Your new company

Hays has partnered with one of Calgary’s top builders with communities across the city and surrounding areas. This builder has a reputation for design and innovation and are committed to giving back and the betterment of the local communities they serve. They are looking for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their Design & Drafting team. This is a great opportunity to join an award winning builder with an established reputation in the Calgary market and to work for an employer that truly values “giving back” by supporting local charitable initiatives. *this will be a FT in office role

Your new role

In your role, your duties and responsibilities will be; produce accurate and detailed drawings, specifications, and plans for residential home building projects. Working with a broad range of residential products including detached, semi detached, townhomes and custom lots. Collaborate with the design team to ensure that all drawings and plans meet client requirements and building codes and manage and organize project files, drawings, and documents. Create site and grading plans and developing customer working drawings and plot plans. Produce final house plans for production and interact with clients regarding custom design and detailing. Customize standard building plans to align with client selections and upgrades.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years’ experience of in drafting/ design in wood frame construction and a strong understanding of the local building codes and current land use bylaws for Calgary. You must have a solid understanding of the residential construction processes, building materials, permit processes, etc. Prior wood-framing production drafting experience in the Canadian Residential Industry is considered a strong asset. You will have an Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent. You must have proficiency in AutoCAD, experience with Revit is considered an asset. The successful candidate with have a prior experience working with the City on development permits and be able to produce a full set of working drawings for Development and Building permits.

What you'll get in return

In exchange for your hard work and commitment you will earn $80-90K (dependent on experience), benefits including health + dental, flex days + 3 weeks’ vacation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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