Architectural Design Technician

Architectural Design Technician

Are you a technically strong Architectural Design Technician who enjoys turning concepts into buildable, well-detailed drawings? Join a design-build team where your work directly supports construction success and where attention to detail truly matters.

About Us

Operating across Canada for over 30 years, Glacier West Construction is a trusted design-builder specializing in food processing facilities, CNG/LNG conversion, cold storage, distribution centres, and institutional projects. We offer end-to-end construction delivery methods tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Our commitment to strong project engineering and construction management allows us to successfully deliver projects of all sizes, from industrial tenant improvements and renovations to complex, full-scale greenfield construction.

Responsibilities

• Collate and organize technical building information
• Assist in the development of architectural design, contract, bidding, and statutory approval documents
• Prepare and submit applications for approval by regulatory authorities
• Prepare designs using CAD and traditional drafting methods
• Conceptual design using AutoCAD, Revit, and similar software
• Prepare specifications, material take-offs, and cost estimates from conceptual drawings and instructions
• Reference provincial and national building codes to support architectural drawings and specifications
• Develop architectural models, including physical models and 3D virtual representations
• Investigate and provide technical input on factors affecting building development, including user needs, site conditions, surveys, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor designs for health and safety considerations and contribute to risk assessments
• Coordinate with sub-consultants including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, sprinkler, and other specialty disciplines
• Conduct site visits, including:
• On-site inspections to verify compliance with design intent, regulations, and codes
• Confirming existing site dimensions
• Reviewing work completed by others on site
• Attend meetings with potential and existing clients, providing updates on drawing progress and technical input
• Participate in trade meetings as the design liaison
• Review and approve sub-consultant invoices
• Review, track, and manage shop drawings received from the construction team
• Coordinate internal and external requests for detailed design information
• Prepare and maintain tracking logs including shop drawings, site instructions, and addenda
• Maintain consultant contact lists
• Coordinate with municipalities and regulatory boards as required
• Collaborate and share knowledge with fellow drafting team members
• Research and stay current on new design processes, building legislation, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Completion of a two to three-year post-secondary program in Architectural Technology or a related field
• Certification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline through a provincial association of architectural or engineering/applied science technologists and technicians
• Two to five years of related experience in the construction industry
• Minimum two years of hands-on experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and/or similar design software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T5N 1R2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Revit: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person