Architectural Technologist Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Job summary

The role involves assisting with the design of schematics, space programming, and site planning under the guidance of senior staff. Responsibilities also include developing architectural details, elevations, and sections using BIM technologies and various design software.

Job details

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead? Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us! Your Opportunity You will work on tasks with close guidance and direction from a Senior Designer or Architect. This is an entry level architectural technologist role. You will be assisting with designing schematics specialized in space programming and site planning as well as developing elevations, sections, and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting with innovative and creative new prototypes, designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals. Your Key Responsibilities * Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material. * Supports project team in development of design documentation. * Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats. * Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components. * Assist in research of materials and building systems QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials * Basic understanding of Revit or AutoCAD and the use of it as a design tool. * Basic experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Photoshop, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred. * Basic experience with design equipment (3D printer, laser cutter, etc.) is preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. * Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. * Able to participate and collaborate in project team setting. * Able to engage in creative and critical thought. * Able to interpret basic sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. Education & Experience * Working toward a technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology or equivalent in related field. * Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

The role involves assisting with the design of schematics, space programming, and site planning under the guidance of senior staff. Responsibilities also include developing architectural details, elevations, and sections using BIM technologies and various design software.

Requirements

Candidates must be working toward a technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology or a related field. Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD and the ability to communicate concepts through hand sketching are required.

Benefits

• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Group tax-free savings account
• Health plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Wellness program
• Health care spending account
• Wellness spending account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability plan
• Long-term disability plan
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Photoshop · Preferred
• Illustrator · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Sketch-up
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• 3D printing
• Laser cutting
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Hand sketching
• BIM technologies
• Design documentation
• Space programming
• Site planning
• Massing studies
• Building codes
• Sustainable design
• Design Software
• Design Documentation
• Time Off Management
• Research
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Autodesk Revit
• Building Information Modeling
• Built Environment
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Design Tool
• Innovation
• Laser Cutting
• Microsoft Office
• Site Planning
• SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)

Job areas

• Construction
• Art & Design
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Architectural Technologist
• Civil / Architectural Designer / Drafter
• Draughtspersons
• Architectural and Civil Drafters

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