Workshop is seeking an OAA Architect or OAA Intern Architect with strong design capabilities and time management skills who has a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience working in an architecture studio, 3-5+ years is preferred. Candidates will only be considered if they have contract administration and Revit experience.

You will balance multiple project commitments and be a team member on projects of various sizes, from $100,000 to $30 million at different stages from initial design to construction administration. Current projects include school additions, renovations to medium and large-scale community housing projects, construction of a children’s museum, a feasibility study for a new university building and a new Passive House standard 40-unit transitional housing building.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working as a team lead or team member on projects from design concept to contract administration;
• Drawing and schedule production using REVIT from pre-design to tender to meet project milestones and deadlines;
• Professional communication and coordination with the client, subconsultants, contractor and suppliers by email, telephone, remote meeting and in-person meetings;
• Prepare design presentation materials and reports to clients including diagrams and 3D views;
• Prepare applications to authorities having jurisdiction for approvals;
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development;
• Perform contract administration procedures both onsite and offsite;
• Providing up-to-date and organized record-keeping, including meeting minutes and email inbox;
• Lead / support on multiple projects at different stages simultaneously;
• May be asked to assist with marketing materials, proposals and business development;
• Adherence to the office manual and protocols; and
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited school of architecture is required;
• Either OAA Architect license or enrollment in the OAA Intern Architect program;
• Strong design aptitude and problem-solving skills are required;
• Strong graphic skills from initial concept diagrams to final 3D views are required. Highly developed rendering skills would be an asset, but are not required;
• We use REVIT for all of our projects, therefore REVIT experience in a work setting is required;
• Fluency in AdobeSuite and Microsoft 365 is required;
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code is required;
• Familiarity with municipal approvals including building permit and SPA is an asset;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are required;
• Detail-oriented with good time management, and ability to prioritize workload on multiple assignments to meet scheduled deadlines is required;
• Ability to self-motivate, to work independently and with team members, and a willingness to both lead on projects and support projects is required;
• Experience working with the non-profit sector and public sector clients including education institutions, municipalities and housing providers is preferred, but is not required;
• Interest in sustainable design and universal design is highly recommended; and
• Professional and respectful conduct with colleagues, collaborators and clients is required.

If you are interested in joining the team, please send your CV and portfolio to info@workshopto.ca.