Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an Architectural Intern to fulfill the role of Design and Technical Support for projects related to Department of National Defense Canada. Working closely and under the direct supervision of the Project Architects you will be assisting on a wide range of project duties with varying levels of complexity and scale and broad integrated design teams working through all project phases from pre-design through post construction services.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Humble, driven to achieve Design Excellence Delivered Brilliantly, and collaborative with a High EQ
• Ability to engage and work within a creative and critical integrated design practice
• Interest in holistic design, systems thinking, construction, materials, sustainability, and technical design detailing
• Ability to produce design at a level that would be perceived externally excellent.
• Ability to participate in project team settings.
• Ability to apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity.
• General knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• General understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD, Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira, recent modeling software; Prefer experience with 3D Printer & Laser Cutter.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s in Architecture preferred
Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.
Internship experience preferred.
Ability to acquire a Secret level Canadian Security Clearance is required.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and 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.

• Assist with preparing marketing materials including proposals, awards, etc.
• Assist with site evaluations including documentation, site and zoning analysis, etc.
• Assist with investigating/verifying existing conditions including documentation, measurement, and verification, etc
• Assist with program evaluations
• Participate in client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops including user group meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Assist with coordinating project deliverables including schedule, meetings, etc
• Assist with, and/or, develop design options/approach
• Assist with, and/or, develop massing/concept diagrams
• Assist with, and/or, develop block planning and building plans
• Assist with, and/or, develop renderings
• Assist with BIM model set up, and utilizing BIM technologies to design and develop projects
• Participate in design reviews
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials
• Assist with preparing Project/Design Reports including graphic communication, writing, and coordination
• Assist with developing Schematic Design Documents including drawings and outline specifications
• Assist with coordinating building systems
• Assist with implementing sustainable design principles
• Assist with developing Design Development Documents including drawings and outline specifications
• Assist with developing Contract Documents including drawings and coordinating specifications
• Assist with preparing Addenda
• Assist with Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives
• Assist with preparing Record Drawings
• Assist with ensuring the design intent/vision is maintained throughout from conception through system and material selection, visualization, implementation, documentation, coordination, and construction.