Architectural Design – Intermediate

We Are:

A people-centered organization focused on creating architectural solutions that elevate and inspire human experiences. We love sustainable design and highly functional approaches that truly make a difference in the lives of our clients and the people whom the spaces are designed for. We’re big on mentorship, work-life balance, and collaboration. S2 Architecture operates with offices in three locations, and we spearhead projects across Western Canada.

Our employee benefits include:

• Competitive health and dental insurance plan 
• Employee life and dependent life insurance 
• Long-term disability  
• Employee family assistance program
• Continuing education / professional development
• Social activities 
• Flexible spending account (Health or Wellness spending)
• RRSP matching program
• S2 days for extra time to spend with family
• Personal / sick time
• Flexible work hours / Work from home options

Role Summary:

The Intermediate Architect / Designer is responsible for a comprehensive understanding of the design and project delivery process. Responsibilities include working with clients and consultants with project lead support, leading multiple projects, and managing design and day-to-day progress and advancement of the project. This role also involves troubleshooting and problem-solving project-related issues, consulting the project lead and senior team members for complex issues.

What you will require:

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Degree from a school of Architecture / Design, Undergraduate or Masters, or
• Enrolment in the RAIC Syllabus Program

Experience:

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  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the design/architectural/engineering industry
• Post-secondary training in architectural design

What You Will Work On:

• Development of conceptual design options for discussion by the design team
• Prepare drawings, models, visuals, graphics, and other documents relating to the project design as supported by the project lead
• Assist in programming aspects of the project design as supported by the project lead
• Coordinate and administer client and / or consultant meetings as supported by the project lead
• Prepare project presentations including drawings and sketches
• Prepare and assist in preparation of illustrations of the scale and character of a project
• Ability to work on multiple projects as supported by the project lead.
• Ability to lead other team members on various aspects of the project and delegate tasks.
• Ability to work on smaller projects independently as supported by the project lead.
• Assist in the development of project work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction as required for approval processes as supported by the project lead
• Prepare required documentation for clients and / or consultants as required as supported by the project lead
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of information from consultants
• Assist in the development of construction documentation development with the technical team
• Participate in business development initiatives such as Request for Proposals, Fee Proposals, etc.
• Participate in the review of monthly client and consultant invoices
• Mentor and facilitate development of Junior Design staff
• May be required to provide support or assist with various tasks at various skills levels as may be required for project and / or firm success