JOB OPPORTUNITY:

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN
Fully Remote | $75,000-$110,000 per year | Full-time | Health Insurance | Dental Insurance | Unlimited Vacation | Flexible Work | Retirement Plans | Tuition Aid

Posted: February 28, 2025

Job description

Are you tired of the top priority being the bottom line? Do you sometimes wish that your job could be about helping people build great things, instead of KPIs and revenue targets? Have you ever wondered why a career in construction has so much stress and frustration? So did we.

We have an opening for an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join our growing team in either Dartmouth, NS, Paradise, NL, or remotely. As a critical part of our Architecture team, the Senior Architectural Technologist will contribute to our design work on commercial/industrial construction projects throughout Atlantic Canada. They are driven by a passion for creating designs that are both practical and appealing. They have extensive expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM Collaborate Pro. They know how to communicate clearly and effectively with all project stakeholders. They are intimately familiar with regional and national building codes. They understand what it takes to design a commercial construction project and love to see a diverse group of people achieve great things together. Senior Architectural Technologists are highly motivated professionals who are passionate about building amazing things through collaboration, self-improvement, and empathy.

The Senior Architectural Technologist will be a pivotal member of our Architectural practice as we continue to grow. If you are an architectural technologist who takes pride in managing a project the right way, then Vigilant is where you need to be.

About us

Vigilant is Canada’s first construction agency. Founded in 2012, our team of construction industry experts is committed to building trust and connecting teams. Vigilant offers Architectural, Civil, Cost, and Project Management consulting services to our clients. We listen to your needs, plan for success, strengthen relationships, and act in your best interest. We help everyone in your project succeed.

At Vigilant, we are striving to create a construction industry that is guided by fairness, honesty, teamwork, and respect. We believe that construction in Atlantic Canada can be built on ideals that truly benefit everyone involved in any project. As the first construction agency in Canada, Vigilant offers a cutting-edge suite of services to owners, architects, and financial institutions in Atlantic Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Producing technical design and contract documents in compliance with Owner’s Statement of Requirements;

• Work with other team members to validate that designs and deliverables conform to technical guidelines, code requirements, and regulations;

• Coordinating with other project sub-consultants;

• Provide technical design solutions for building construction including interior and exterior assemblies;

• Production of construction drawings from design development through to IFC documents;

• Preparation of specification documents including Master Specification and Performance Specifications;

• Organize and maintain project files, including drawings, specifications, and correspondence;

• Complete periodic site visits throughout the region to collect existing built information or verify compliance with design documents;

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;

• Prepare correspondence, reports, specifications, and meeting minutes;

• Perform contract administration through the use of web-based construction management software;

• Attend and/or facilitate project meetings;

• Communicate with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and the public in a professional manner;

• Foster a spirit of enthusiasm and client focus; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Between 10 and 15 years of experience within the construction industry as an Architectural Technologist in an architectural design role;

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc) is required. Familiarity with other design tools such as SketchUp would be beneficial;

• Familiarity with BIM Collaborate Pro is desirable;

• A university degree or diploma in architectural and building technology; 

• Experience in commercial construction and building systems is required;

• Knowledge of structural systems, building codes, and construction methods;

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;

• Effective collaboration and facilitation skills;

• Experience in using cloud-based construction management software and other technology tools is beneficial;

• Experience in Word, Excel, and/or Google Docs is essential;

• An outgoing personality that seeks to develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders in the construction process.

All applications require a Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Expectations for the position. Travel within Atlantic Canada may be required for the position depending on project requirements. We will be conducting all interviews remotely. Vigilant has offices in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, so applicants from those areas will have the option of working at the office. All employees of Vigilant work in a hybrid arrangement, with some days in-office and others working from home.

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Dental care

• Discounted or free food

• Extended health care

• On-site parking

• Paid time off

• Vision care

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this position?

• What do you love most about architectural design?

Education:

• Diploma (preferred)

Experience:

• Architectural Design: 10 years (required)

• Commercial construction: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person/Hybrid

How to Apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, and Salary Expectations to jobs@vigilantatlantic.ca