We're seeking a talented
Architectural Technologist with extensive experience supporting architectural designers on
luxury custom homes and cottages, primarily in cottage country.
Barrie, Ontario
Hybrid Optional
Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 Annually
You will play a key role in bringing design work to life. This position is focused on
ability and desire to support architectural designers by being
passionate, precise, and efficient at producing
construction-ready documentation—including permit sets and coordination drawings.
You will work closely with
architectural designers, and coordinate seamlessly with
interior design and landscaping leads, ensuring drawings are buildable, complete, and aligned across disciplines. You'll also liaise directly with
contractors during documentation and construction, helping resolve questions quickly and keeping projects moving forward.
We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-driven, and genuinely enjoys the process of turning design intent into real-world outcomes—on time, accurately, and with high-quality results.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Production & Drawing Excellence
- Produce and maintain high-quality construction drawings, including permit sets and issuance packages.
- Convert design intent into accurate, complete documentation that supports construction and reduces RFIs.
- Maintain consistency, clarity, and drafting standards across all drawing sets.
Designer Support
- Collaborate with architectural designers to implement revisions efficiently and correctly.
- Support the design team by ensuring technical details, drawing completeness, and documentation workflow are managed with care and speed.
- Apply strong construction understanding to recommend the most buildable, logical documentation approach.
Contractor & Site Liaison
- Liaise with contractors to support construction documentation needs.
- Assist with interpretation of drawings, respond to technical questions, and help coordinate change items when required.
- Support timely responses to field feedback to keep projects on schedule.
Coordination with Interiors & Landscapes
- Coordinate drawing requirements with interior design and landscape project leads.
- Ensure openings, finishes coordination, elevations/sections, and interface details are clearly documented.
- Support a seamless, cohesive integration of architecture, interior elements, and site design.
Documentation Quality Control
- Perform thorough checks for compliance, completeness, and drafting accuracy.
- Ensure documentation aligns with applicable codes, standards, and drawing requirements.
- Uphold quality and consistency across sets from first submission through final issuance.
Qualifications
- Diploma/degree in Architectural Technology or equivalent training.
- Proven experience producing construction drawings and permit sets for custom residential projects.
- 10+ years working on residential building systems and documentation requirements.
- Experience supporting architectural designers on large-scale custom homes/cottages (including projects up to ~20,000sf is an asset).
- Proficiency with architectural documentation tools, including Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong drafting, coordination, and revision-tracking skills with a detail-first mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, with a practical, solution-oriented approach for contractor liaison.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, workload, and shifting priorities while maintaining quality.
- Familiarity with sustainable building principles and/or green building requirements is an asset.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- A creative, collaborative work environment with a passionate team committed to quality and efficiency.
- The opportunity to make a long-term impact by helping deliver exceptional custom residential projects.
Please note: This organization utilizes AI-assisted recruitment and applicant tracking technology as part of its hiring process. Applications may be reviewed using automated screening tools in accordance with applicable Ontario legislation.
