Senior Architect

North Vancouver, BC

$85,000-$110,000

About Atwell Talent

Atwell Talent is a National Recruitment Agency that specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional companies across Canada. We focus on permanent recruitment offering full-cycle support from the first hello to the final handshake.

Our mission is simple: to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a game-changer. With our expertise in recruitment and a knack for finding those hidden gems, we aim to elevate your recruitment experience and help you build teams that thrive. Whether you're an employer looking to grow your dream team or a candidate ready for the next chapter, we're here to make it happen.

About our client

Our client is an award-winning architecture firm located in North Vancouver with clients throughout North America. The founder is one of the few registered First Nations Architects in Canada. The studio specializes in working on environmentally responsible and culturally sensitive projects that reflect and reinforce the values and visions of the client.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Project Architect to join them in their mission to create natural and culturally significant designs. This role significantly contributes to their company by resolving technical issues and complex problems, while mentoring team members.

• Complete technical reviews of architectural and consultant drawings, and provide mark-ups of review comments
• Independently lead the resolution of technical challenges through identifying next steps, which may require collaboration and meeting facilitation, research of codes and manufacturer specifications, and applying your experience to look at options
• Create high-quality designs, including producing drawings, details, and specifications
• Participate in design team meetings with consultants and clients
• Mentor staff members, including project managers and architectural designers
• Present to clients and other stakeholders where required, and prepare presentation materials
• Conduct architectural calculations and analysis as needed for designs.
• If of interest, manage projects and project teams, including overseeing the project budget, schedule, and quality of deliverables

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of architecture experience, including minimum 5 years AutoCAD and Revit experience
• A master's degree in architecture
• Registered with AIBC
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to critically review design detail and independently solve technical challenges
• Experience applying building codes & bylaws
• Ability to produce well-detailed and accurate construction drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in wood design and wood construction is an asset.
• Proficient in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite