Architectural Technologist

at  Bedrock Homes Ltd

Edmonton, Alberta · Construction/Facilities
Architectural Technologist
Bedrock Homes Limited
Bedrock Homes is proud to be a part of the Carrington Group of Companies and has grown over 50 years as a top, award-winning residential builder and developer in Central Alberta and interior British Columbia.
About the position:
The Architectural Technologist is a member of the drafting & design team, responsible for creating and altering work production drawings for single family homes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage.
• Company matched RRSP program.
• Paid training and development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports.
• Prepare computer-assisted design (CAD) drawings.
• Create and alter work production drawings for single family homes, duplexes, and townhomes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers to obtain all necessary documentation for development and building permit applications.
• Work with sales personnel and the construction team to customize floor plans and problem solve construction issues.
• Ensure all architectural projects and permits applications are on time and completed when due
• Address and overcome obstacles that may arise due to bylaw requirements, code requirements, customer preferences, grading issues, etc.
• Contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures.
• Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence and ensure such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project.
• General administrative duties for design department, as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of an Architectural Technology diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• 0 – 5 years’ experience in Single Family Residential Construction drafting is preferred.
• Experience using SoftPlan or any other drafting program is preferred
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and construction details required
• Experience working for a home builder is preferred.
• A general knowledge of permit applications and city approval process is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Building Code, Part 9 or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Bylaw requirements; knowledge of Architectural Guidelines is an asset.
• Able to learn and understand Fire Safety construction requirements for Edmonton and surrounding communities.
• Able to communicate efficiently in a professional manner – verbal and written.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage several on-going projects simultaneously.
• A valid class five (5) driver’s license and personal reliable transportation is required.
• Criminal Records Check to the company’s satisfaction is required.

To apply, please visit us at https://www.carringtongroup.ca/about-us/careers
Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.
The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Analyze building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports.
• Prepare computer-assisted design (CAD) drawings.
• Create and alter work production drawings for single family homes, duplexes, and townhomes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers to obtain all necessary documentation for development and building permit applications.
• Work with sales personnel and the construction team to customize floor plans and problem solve construction issues.
• Ensure all architectural projects and permits applications are on time and completed when due
• Address and overcome obstacles that may arise due to bylaw requirements, code requirements, customer preferences, grading issues, etc.
• Contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures.
• Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence and ensure such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project.
• General administrative duties for design department, as required