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Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an Architectural Technologist with strong technical design to support active institutional projects. This role is focused on the preparation, coordination, and management of construction documentation, as well as providing technical support throughout the construction phase.
Working closely with Architects, Engineers, and Consultants, you will be responsible for translating design intent into accurate, coordinated, and buildable documents. You will play a key role in maintaining drawing quality, coordinating revisions, and supporting construction administration activities from tender through project close-out.
You will join a collaborative and detail-oriented team that values technical excellence, accountability, and long-term client relationships.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and coordinated construction documents in collaboration with Architects and Consultants
• Develop architectural drawings with a strong focus on technical accuracy, constructability, and consistency across drawing sets
• Utilize Revit and BIM workflows to produce and maintain models and documentation
• Coordinate drawing revisions and track changes through multiple project phases
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Apply building codes, accessibility requirements, and life-safety standards to construction documents
• Assist with Construction Administration, including document review and on-site technical problem solving
• Conduct site reviews to verify construction progress, identify deficiencies, and ensure compliance with design documentation
• Ensure design intent is maintained through documentation and construction
• Support Project Architects and Project Managers with technical coordination and issue resolution

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong technical proficiency in construction documentation and detailing
• Solid understanding of building systems, materials, constructability, and industry standards
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, consultant documents, and sketches
• High level of attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Newforma, Microsoft Office Suite, and related design software

Education and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Architectural Technology or related field
• Certification or registration as an Architectural Technologist (or eligibility) preferred
• 5+ years of experience required
• Experience working on institutional or complex building projects is an asset
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible
About Us
Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements