Company Description
Jessica MacDonald Architect Inc. (JMA) is a boutique architectural practice based in Orillia, Ontario, serving clients throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka, and Central Ontario. As a principal-led firm, we pride ourselves on fostering strong client relationships, delivering thoughtful design solutions, and maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Our work spans the institutional, educational, healthcare, commercial, industrial, heritage, multi-unit residential, and residential sectors. From new construction and adaptive reuse to additions, renovations, accessibility upgrades, and facility revitalization, our diverse portfolio offers team members the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a lasting impact in the communities where we live and work.
At JMA, every team member plays an important role in project delivery. We value collaboration, technical excellence, professional growth, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients and community.
Role Description
We are seeking a candidate who is proficient in developing building models in Revit and producing coordinated construction documents through to completion. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a strong understanding of building science and the Ontario Building Code. They are self-motivated, receptive to direction, and capable of working both independently and as part of a project team. JMA operates in a collaborative, open-plan office, and regular in-office attendance is required. A hybrid work schedule of up to two remote days per week is negotiable.
Qualifications
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- Post-Secondary diploma in Architectural Technology.
- Strong in-depth working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
- Well versed in the Ontario Building Code (Part 3 in particular), and proficient in referencing and discussing the OBC with building departments, clients, and contractors.
- Thorough knowledge of building materials and related construction assemblies and detailing.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and consultants.
· Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines for multiple projects.
· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Duties include:
- Working on multiple projects with internal team members and consultants from design development to construction completion.
- Preparation of design, permit and construction drawings
- Identifying and solving technical problems.
- Participating in presentations to clients, other stakeholders and occasionally public forums.
- Participating in preparation for planning, permitting and other approval processes.
- Coordination of documents with other disciplines including engineering consultants.
Assets include:
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle to get to job sites. Note that gas for travel to out-of-town job sites is reimbursed.
- Construction administration experience.
- Experience working on construction sites.
Salary Range – $70,000 to $85,000
Comprehensive benefits package available upon successful completion of the three-month probationary period.
Applicants should send resumes and a portfolio by e-mail to [email protected]
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted to continue in the interview process.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
