Architectural technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Architectural firm

Tasks

• Create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Analyze technical documents and reports
• Prepare working drawings
• Monitor and inspect work
• Estimate costs and materials
• Assist in design development
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group
• Project management
• Co-ordinate project
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Review and examine insurance claims
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team

Supervision

• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• SketchUp

Area of work experience

• Design
• Health
• Project coordination

Architectural specialization

• Institutional construction

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program