Architect – S2 Architecture

Organization Description:

We’re looking for people who want to contribute their ideas and their passion to shape the built environment of our communities – collaboratively, creatively, and sustainably. If you want to join us on this journey, read on and apply!

We Are:
A people-centered organization focused on creating architectural solutions that elevate and inspire human experiences. We love sustainable design and highly functional approaches that truly make a difference in the lives of our clients and the people whom the spaces are designed for. We’re big on mentorship, work-life balance, and collaboration. S2 Architecture operates with offices in three locations, and we spearhead projects across Western Canada.

Our employee benefits include:
• Competitive health and dental insurance plan
• Employee life and dependent life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee family assistance program
• Flexible work hours
• Continuing education / professional development
• Social activities
• Flexible spending account (Health or Wellness spending)
• RRSP matching program
• S2 days for extra time to spend with family
• Personal / sick time
• Flexible work hours / Work from home options

Why S2? At S2, you’ll be part of an amazing team of diverse individuals across three studios – Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. We provide full service architectural, interior design, and master planning with a collaborative and inclusive approach to create spaces for people that support wellbeing, cultivate community, uphold sustainable design, and provide purposeful spaces for working, living, and playing.

If this sounds appealing to you – and you like to have a bit of fun as well – then we look forward to receiving your application.

Our work spans a broad range of building and project types and the foundation of our success is deeply rooted in the delivery of creative and functional solutions for our clients, our communities and the environment.
If you have a passion for great design, teamwork, superior client service and a little bit of fun, then you may be a great match.

Job Title:

Architect – S2 Architecture

Job Description:

You Are:
A highly collaborative and creative designer and are driven by passion for innovation and excellence. You bring a unique blend of creativity and technical skills to the design process, seeking new ways to push boundaries and elevate projects to new heights. You collaborate closely with team members through brainstorming and refining designs to meet both functional design requirements and aesthetic goals. You have an enthusiasm for design and eager to contribute your talents to projects that inspire and challenge. You thrive in a dynamic yet professional environment where you interact with diverse teams and individuals across multiple locations.

Role Summary:
Working closely with senior staff and/or the Project Lead, the junior designer role is a highly collaborative, supporting design role with a great deal of opportunity for creativity and learning under the direct supervision of the project lead. The advanced junior designer will continue their development at S2 with a solid base of understanding, gaining experience in terms of working within a professional studio setting. They will work on multiple projects and will assist in the development of various aspects of the project as required by the Partner, Architect/ Designer or Project Manager. This  junior designer role is one of ongoing learning and understanding of the design process.

What you will work on:
• Assist in developing representations of conceptual design options for team discussion.
• Assist in preparing drawings, models, visuals, graphics, and other project documents.
• Assist in the preliminary programming aspects of the project design.
• Assist in coordination and administration of client and / or consultant meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of project presentations including drawings and sketches.
• Assist in the illustration of the scale and character of a project.
• Assist in coordinating consultants as required.
• Assist in the development of project work plans, schedules, and budgets with the project leader.
• Assist in project document control tasks and maintaining quality control of such tasks.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under the guidance of the project lead.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently with limited direction.
• Ability to connect various stages of design process to provide consistency though out the duration and phases of a project.
• May be required to provide support or assist with various tasks at various skills levels as may be required for project and / or firm success

You will need knowledge competencies, Basic+ understanding of:
• Architectural design delivery process and services
• Project functionality
• Project management functions
• Building, fire, and energy codes
• Design and construction process
• Specifications
• Building materials and installation methods
• Local authority process
• Architectural document preparation and layout
• Building envelope and principals

You will need technical competencies:
• Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam REVU
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketch-Up

What you will require:
Education, Licenses & Certifications:
• Degree from a school of Architecture / Design, Undergraduate or Masters, or Enrollment in the RAIC Syllabus Program
• Registered architect with either the AAA or AIBC (based on position applied for)
Experience:
• Minimum 0-3 years of relevant experience in the design/architectural/engineering industry
• Post-secondary training in architectural design

How To Apply:

For further information about S2 Architecture or this position, please visit our website at www.s2architecture.com

S2 Architecture is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the principle and practices of employment equity. We invite all qualified woman and men, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities.