Job Description

Design Coordinator - ( 240000JI )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world\'s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Stantec office in Yellowknife has an opportunity for Design Coordinator to become part of our integrated Architecture and Engineering practice.

We are seeking to hire a professional, motivated and energetic Design Coordinator. We are offering a highly competitive salary and significant compensation benefits package; as well as, a collegial working environment with staff that strive for quality design and superior client service.

As a Design Coordinator, you will work on tasks with guidance and direction from a Senior Designer or Architect. You will be assisting with designing schematics specialized in space programming and site planning as well as developing elevations, sections, and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting with innovative and creative new prototypes, designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.

Supports project team in development of design documentation.

Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.

Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.

Assist in research of materials and building systems.

Assists with conceptualizing a building design from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client\'s requirements, budget and program.

May participate in design critiques and pin-ups to evaluate constructability of design concepts.

Internally presents the design to consulting disciplines during early project phases.

Leverages a solid understanding of principles to develop building technology and systems in accordance with cost parameters.

Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program.

Evaluates and selects building systems and materials.

Coordinates building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.

Implements sustainable design principles into the design and environment.

Analyzes site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic and contextual conditions.

Ensures that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction as it relates to building technology and systems.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Possess a strong command of 2D and 3D software to assist our teams in bringing designs to paper.

Fundamental understanding of Revit, AutoCAD and the use of them as design tools.

Basic experience with the most recent design software (Photoshop, and Illustrator, etc.) is required.

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.

Able to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

Able to produce photorealistic renderings using a variety of software such as Enscape, Lumion, or similar platforms would be an asset.

Able to participate and collaborate in project team setting.

Able to engage in creative and critical thought.

Able to interpret basic sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

Knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.

Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity.

Understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.

Education and Experience

• Degree in architecture or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. Remote and hybrid working arrangements may be considered. 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others\' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Northwest Territories-Yellowknife

Organization : BC-1449 Buildings-CA North

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 2, 2024, 9:53:20 AM

Req ID: 240000JI

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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