Architect

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work setting

• Architectural firm

Tasks

• Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
• Award construction contracts to building contractors
• Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
• Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Project management
• Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Office management
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in l'Ordre des architectes du Québec

Computer and technology knowledge

• ARCHICAD
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT

Type of related experience

• Architecture

Area of work experience

• Project coordination
• Business administration/management

Architectural specialization

• Restoration and/or preservation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Subsidised public transportation
• Parking available
• Wellness program