Personal Suitability

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

Architects Skills

Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered; Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules; Prepare sketches and models; Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons; Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts; Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications; Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects

Project and Personnel Management Skills

Office management; Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Specification writing; Proposal preparation; Estimate costs

Work Location Information On-site customer service; Various locations

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available

Work Samples Design sample; Example of completed work

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Security and Safety Bondable

Related Skills Interior design (general)

Work Setting Private company, corporation or industry

Architectural Specialization

Site inspections; Residential construction; Renovation; New construction; Interior and space planning; Commercial

Computer Applications

AutoCAD; Architectural software programs; Computer-aided design (CAD)

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Autodesk 3ds Max

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Membership in the Provincial Association of Architects; Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canada Green Building Council

Education Master's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English