Architectural Technologist

Overview

We are currently seeking an Architectural Technologist to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals within Dillon’s Architectural technical group. As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment, working on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

This position is available for our Ottawa, ON office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 28 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 20 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Responsibilities

Drafting and Design

• Assist the Architectural team with their duties and tasks.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of an Architect, Project Manager, or other professionals.
• Write technical reports and attend both team and project meetings.
• Review drawings for quality control and assist with documentation management in accordance with Dillon best practices and quality control.
• We empower our teams to automate the routine so they can focus on high-value, creative problem-solving. You will be encouraged to experiment with AI-enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Participate in training courses as requested.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Architectural Technologist Program, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of relevant experience is preferred but exceptional recent graduates will also be considered.
• Active enrollment in the OAA Technology Program is considered an asset.
• Registration as an OAA Licensed Technologist is also desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must have a valid driver's license 

Experience

Experience & Attributes

• Experience in all facets of architectural project delivery (preliminary design through contract document preparation).
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and the National Building Code of Canada.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of building science and the ability to independently develop construction details.
• Experience or knowledge of the latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit as well as BIM implementation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proven experience working in a team environment with developing leadership and technical capabilities.
• Practical exposure to energy modeling software programs would be beneficial.
• Practical experience leveraging AI-enabled tools within design and project delivery workflows would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency or familiarity with specialized design applications, including Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite, would be considered an asset.
• Experience with contract administration duties would be an asset.

Compensation

 $52,400 - $78,700

At Dillon, we believe in transparency. The following salary range is what we expect to offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant's education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant's gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Employee share purchase plan:
  • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.
• Dillon's Overtime Directive:
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • GoodLife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
• Early Career Development (ECD) program:
  • At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly 'Level Up' sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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