Who We Are
As a leading Canadian architectural practice Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to the community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto Calgary Vancouver and Victoria we offer full architectural and interior design services.
Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to consider and build on each others ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.
Our awardwinning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic healthcare residential mixeduse commercial cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative passionate and forwardthinking approaches to join our dynamic team.
What We Are Seeking
As an Intern Architect at Zeidler you will actively contribute to the design delivery and coordination of all phases of the project from predesign to site administration. This will include responsibility for architectural drawings design integration/strategies and planning requirements. Collaboration is a key component of this role and will involve consultant coordination client relations and strong project communication. Duties include:
- Lead the project team to coordinate the timely completion of creative and/or technical and/or administrative tasks throughout the building design process from predesign phase programming conceptual design design development contract documentation tender phase and site administration to project completion
- Contribute to establishing maintaining and adhering to project budget and schedule
- Take an active role in the creation of design concepts or client relations through the design process and consultant coordination through project development or contract documents and/or site administration under the supervision of the Partner in Charge
- Development of contract drawing and specification procedures and completion of design/contract documents to relevant office development bylaw and building code standards
- Develop the practice of basic office administration procedures including the creation of relevant project documentation: minutes of meetings transmittal of project material applications to authorities etc. and filing systems by all project staff to organize of all related project information and correspondence
- Works primarily with the Architecture team and occasionally with the Interiors teams as required
- Contribute to project and office management related activities including project scheduling and budget assessment fee proposals marketing RFPs the creation of work plans and the direction of project team member
- Lead projects as a Project Manager including but no limited to the management of team scope schedule finances and communication following the firms processes.
- As a member of our team you are expected to actively adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures established by the company. This includes understanding and following all relevant guidelines participating in mandatory training sessions and consistently practicing safe work habits. You are responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards contributing to a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your commitment to maintaining a safe workplace is crucial to the wellbeing of all employees and the overall success of our operations.
What You Will Bring
- Degree in Architecture from a recognized postsecondary institution
- 510 years of experience as an Intern Architect
- Registered with AIBC or another Canadian architectural association
- Assure project compliance with architectural office procedures and related architectural drawing standards
- Contribute to the building design process from conceptual design to contract documents and site administration
- Full knowledge of local construction systems and related detailing including the integration of sustainable building design criteria
- LEED AP and/or Certified Passive House Designer preferred
- Extensive experience with local city development and building permit process required
- Strong conceptual and design skills creative drawing ability 3D modeling and freehand sketch skills required
- Technical drawing ability Revit and CAD required
- Ability to work in an open collaborative workplace environment
Benefits Perks
Zeidler believes in a worklife balance and valuing our people with benefits like:
- PATO Days enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits include extended health dental health and wellness spending allowance EFAP etc.
- Annual profit share
- Wellness initiatives
- Training & education support
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Social events
- Fun work environment and great firm culture and so much more
What to do now
If you are a motivated creative and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative exciting and fastpaced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!
Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and stand by our principles for a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from but not limited to visible minorities peoples with disabilities racialized peoples Indigenous peoples and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Please let us know by email or by telephone atif you require any accommodation throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.
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