Job Description

Responsibilities

Description :

Come join our Vancouver or Calgary studio, one of BC's Top Employers and Canada's Top Employer for Young People!

Successful candidates should have 2 years' experience and are or will be registering as an intern with AIBC or AAA. If you have a passion for excellence in sustainable design, join our team!

Requirements:

• Strong design skills required
• Good working knowledge of sustainable building design
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• Experience with Revit essential
• Experience with Rhino

Responsibiliites:

• Develops architectural designs and concepts through drawing, writing, sketching, and modeling
• Develops detail sketches
• Takes redlines and applies to drawings/models
• Prepare CAD drawings and specifications in Revit, Rhino, and other programs.
• Performs area calculations according to specified standards
• Reviews and apply building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements, heathy materials and sustainable building products to the design
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates and determine quantity of materials from conceptual drawings
• Research manufacturers’ materials and systems
• Understands fundamentals of basic engineering systems
• Constructs 3D models for internal and client presentations

To join us, you should have:

• A positive attitude and commitment to being an active and positive participant of our culture

Strong communication, interpersonal skills, time management, and project management skills are essential. * A Master degree in Architecture

• 2 years’ experience in an architectural firm
• Registered Intern with AIBC or AAA
• Proficient in 3D and 2D graphics software (Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
• Proficiency in hand-drawn design and illustration
• Working drawing experience
• LEED Green Associate or agrees to qualify within 6 months of hire

Qualified candidates should upload a resume and their portfolio to this application/their profile.

We thank all interested candidates but due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For a glimpse of what it’s like to work at Perkins&Will Vancouver, watch our video on what we like most about working here.

We offer our employees a flexible work schedule with both in-studio time and the ability to work remotely.

COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy

The health and safety of all employees is a priority. We presently require everyone to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter our studio or attend in-person client meetings or job site visits. This includes clients/guests coming to our studio. No waiver or requirement that the position advertised includes the capacity to be present in the studio is expressly or impliedly waived.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity

At Perkins&Will, we value diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. Our diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, which in turn support our excellence in design.

We believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

Education : Master
Bachelor

Licences & certifications Licensed Architect
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