Architectural Technician Technologist

Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.

The Architectural Technologist, reporting to the Design Manager, will support Senior Design Technicians and Project Teams in concept design, 3D modeling, and producing production drawings for critical project elements. Your role is crucial in ensuring the successful design of mass timber structures by executing project plans and providing structural and architectural designs that optimize the use of Glulam and Cross-Laminated Timber products, Wall systems, and Modular projects. Aligning with customers’ vision and objectives.

Your creative problem-solving will help you navigate design challenges and adapt to evolving project requirements. By applying meticulous attention to detail, you'll ensure precision and quality in every drawing and specification. With your effective time management, you'll balance multiple priorities and deadlines, contributing to the timely and successful delivery of sustainable, high-performance timber projects.

Prepare designs and drawings based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data, transforming them into fully operational drawings for manufacturing and assembly processes.

1. D Shop Drawings: Produce and review detailed 2D shop drawings for complex projects for timber elements, including Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glulam beams, Light Frame Wall (LFW) and other timber and steel components.
2. D Modeling: Create 3D models, focusing on detailed mass timber elements such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, glulam beams, Light Frame Walls (LFW) and columns. Generate, review, and deliver production drawings, including dimensions, material specifications, and assembly instructions.

Drawing Review: Conduct thorough reviews of own and others' drawings to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with the company QA/QC process and industry standards.

Coordinate with other trades to ensure seamless integration of design elements, facilitating effective communication and cooperation among team members to achieve project goals.

Diploma in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Training in Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Three years of experience as a building envelope designer, architectural technologist, or BIM Technician.
Two years as a Mass Timber designer is considered an asset.

Software and tools
Excellent knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
Experience with CADwork (preferred), SolidWorks, Rhino, Revit, or other 3D software.

Health Spending Account
Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision,
Team building and social events.
Training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.