Architect Jobs

• Architect
• Architecture + Design
• Kelowna

ARCHITECT, INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Kelowna, British Columbia

This is an excellent and unique opportunity for a strong and versatile Intermediate Architect to join a firm in beautiful Kelowna, BC.

We encourage applicants in Canada willing to relocate to Kelowna to apply for this posting

About Our Client

Our client believes that Architecture is the translation of an idea into space. Their employees bring their professionalism, wisdom and character to deliver this idea. Our client knows that the buildings we design have an impact not only on the visual landscape but on the experiences as people with diverse backgrounds and cultures. They provide the advantage of being a fast-growing firm that enables employees to enhance their knowledge through exciting and complex projects. Employees benefit from continuous development opportunities that aim to create leaders and nurture a career of longevity and diversity as they continue to grow as a firm. As our client continue to expand across Canada, they’re curating a list of elaborate and intricate buildings, and adding talented designers to our team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Would Have The Following Attributes

• Proven experience in leading projects and groups while mentoring junior staff
• Advanced knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch-Up, and Enscape
• 5+ years of experience in a consulting environment with Residential, Industrial, and Commercial Interiors projects
• Registered Architect with AIBC and have a degree in Architecture from a recognized institution

About The Role

The Architect will promote the company’s design excellence, possess technical skills to support project work and employ effective communication skills to lead a multi-disciplinary project team. They will serve as the primary contact for clients and consultants, communicating progress and status throughout the project from preliminary conception to completion.

Responsibilities Would Include

• Participate in re-zoning applications and present and respond to municipal design panels and councils
• Work with clients and municipalities
• Prepare or oversee construction drawings and specifications
• Conduct or coordinate site supervision and contract administration for major projects
• Proposal writing and presentations
• Develop design specifications, have consideration for building and construction materials, costs and construction schedules;
• Perform or coordinate space planning studies: programming documents, area calculations, code review
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans

What You Are Looking For

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous learning and growth, we offer an attractive employee compensation package including:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Rewards and recognition policy
• Employee life event policy
• Employee referral program
• Beneficial tax savings through our company savings program
• Work life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Monthly social events