Architectural Technologist – Chernoff Thompson Architects

Organization Description:

Chernoff Thompson Architects has a position available for an Intermediate Architectural Technologist that will assist us in delivering highly coordinated detailed documents to our clients (from design development through to end of construction). We are looking for well-rounded team members with experience in all aspects of design, documentation and construction. We have a number of high tech/biotech private sector and institutional clients, as well as various projects for all levels of government, healthcare projects, and projects for various post-secondary institutions in Canada and the United States.

Our office is located in downtown Vancouver and usually consists of approximately 45+ staff.
We require motivated, highly disciplined staff with a strong design sense that enjoy working as part of a team.

We are looking for team players, who are comfortable working with consultants and have a significant organizational skills in tracking and documentation of project information, in addition to detailing and construction document preparation and the ability to direct and review junior team members’ work. We are looking for team members who will benefit from working in small groups and directly with our Principals and Associates.

Job Title:

Architectural Technologist – Chernoff Thompson Architects

Job Description:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Registration as an Architectural Technologist with the AIBC or eligible to be registered
• 4-10 years' experience as an Architectural Technologist in the province of British Columbia (or as registered in a similar jurisdiction)
• 8-15 years’ total working experience
• Excellent English language verbal and written skills
• Outstanding Revit and CAD skills and significant working knowledge in producing well coordinated construction documents
• Experience in institutional building types, including health care or scientific laboratory interior renovations
• Experience in all forms of structure - wood frame, steel, and cast-in-place concrete.

You will:

• Work closely with one or more Principals Associates/Project Managers, and more junior staff on teams of 3-6 persons.
• Produce highly detailed construction documents in Revit and CAD.
• Be involved in Schematic Design and Design Development drawings in CAD, Revit or InDesign.
• Be involved in a variety of project types, including small and medium sized renovations, technically complex interior laboratory projects, and new buildings.
• Bring a collaborative and enthusiastic attitude.
• Bring a high level of attention to detail to all your work.

We offer:

• An international team, supportive of diversity, including a long-standing ratio of minimum 50% women to men in the studio.
• Strong hands-on partner leadership and mentorship.
• Competitive salaries renewed annually along with cost of living increase considerations.
• Generous vacation and personal leave policies.
• Social events, such as a summer boat cruise and Christmas dinner.
• Open concept work environment, close to transit.
• LEED® office environment, including bike and gym facilities.
• LEED® accreditation recognition.
• For employees with at least 1 year’s service, financial support for professional development and registration costs.

Salary Range: $63,000 - $78,000

Salary to be commensurate with experience and education level. Candidates with different experience, education and skills than requested will have the salary range listed adjusted as appropriate.

How To Apply:

To apply please provide the following to info@cta.bc.ca:

• Cover Letter indicating interest in the position (PDF)
• Resume (PDF)
• Maximum 10 pages of printable PDF attachments indicating representative portfolio work.
• Current Work Visa stats and dates of such or confirmation that you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.

Per current Provincial Health Regulations, and adjusted from time to time with current health & safety guidelines, this position is intended to be a primarily in-office position during the 3-month probation period. It will continue to be a primarily in-office position with an option to work from home up to 20% of the time after the probation period.  Accommodation in line with provincial regulations will be assessed on an individual basis.

Note that we require COVID vaccination (minimum 2 doses).

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.