the Woodsmere Holdings Corp. is one of Vancouver Island's leading developers of purpose-built rental housing. Together with our affiliated company, W&J Construction Ltd., we develop, design, construct, own, and manage premium multi-family apartment communities throughout British Columbia.
Unlike traditional development companies, Woodsmere controls every stage of the process—from land acquisition and development approvals through design, construction, long-term ownership, and property management. This integrated approach allows us to create high-quality rental communities while maintaining a strong focus on efficiency, durability, and long-term value.
As a long-term owner and operator of our developments, we are committed to continuous improvement in building design, construction methods, and operational performance. We actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance durability, and deliver a better product with every project.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join our in-house development and design team.
This is a senior-level position for an individual who not only excels at building design and construction documentation but also possesses extensive experience supporting projects through construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating consultants, supporting field operations, resolving technical issues, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and accurately.
This position will also offer a rare opportunity to participate in every phase of the development process, from land acquisition, feasibility analysis, site planning, and early design through construction and occupancy. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence project decisions from the earliest stages and help drive continuous improvements in design, constructability, efficiency, and long-term building performance.
Many senior technologists spend their careers inheriting projects after key design decisions have already been made. At Woodsmere, you will work directly with our development and construction teams to help shape projects from inception through completion.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Documentation
- Lead the preparation and coordination of architectural drawing packages using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Develop detailed construction documents for multi-family residential projects.
- Coordinate drawings with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and landscape consultants.
- Lead technical reviews and quality control of architectural and consultant drawing packages prior to permit submission and construction.
- Review consultant drawings for completeness, coordination, and constructability.
- Prepare and maintain project specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
- Assist with site planning, building layouts, unit design, and development proposals.
- Ensure compliance with BC Building Code, municipal bylaws, accessibility requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Identify design conflicts and develop practical solutions before construction.
Construction Administration & Field Support
- Enforce and refine Construction Administration procedures and processes for design team.
- Act as a primary technical liaison between consultants, project managers, and construction personnel.
- Manage and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Prepare and coordinate Supplemental Instructions (SIs), Site Instructions, and related construction documentation.
- Review shop drawings, product submittals, samples, and mock-ups.
- Conduct site reviews and monitor construction progress for compliance with design intent.
- Participate in regular site meetings and consultant coordination meetings.
- Coordinate and manage drawing revisions, construction change documentation, and as-built record documentation.
- Assist with deficiency reviews, commissioning coordination, and project closeout.
- Maintain construction documentation, issue logs, and record drawings.
- Work closely with W&J Construction site teams to resolve technical issues in real time.
Project Coordination & Development Support
- Participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering initiatives.
- Assist with land acquisition due diligence, project feasibility analysis, and development planning.
- Participate in early-stage site planning, design optimization, and development strategy.
- Assist with rezoning, development permit, and building permit applications.
- Coordinate consultant deliverables and maintain project schedules.
- Evaluate alternative construction methods, materials, and systems to improve project performance and reduce costs.
- Support senior management with project feasibility analysis and technical due diligence.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project design, construction methodologies, and operational performance.
Qualifications
Required
- Diploma or Degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture, Building Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in architectural technology, construction administration, or technical project coordination.
- Proven experience providing construction administration services on multi-family residential projects from permit through occupancy.
- Extensive experience producing construction documents in Revit.
- Strong understanding of multi-family residential construction.
- Thorough knowledge of BC Building Code, local municipal regulations, and industry standards.
- Experience managing RFIs, SIs, shop drawings, submittals, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
- Strong understanding of building envelope systems, life safety requirements, and construction sequencing.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience working on mid-rise and high-density residential developments.
- Understanding of market rental requirements is a strong asset
- Specification writing experience.
- Construction site experience with a developer, contractor, architecture firm, or integrated design-build organization.
- Registered or eligible for registration with ASTTBC.
- Experience with SketchUp, Bluebeam, Autodesk Suite (BIM360, Revit, etc.), and Procore project management software.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $100,000 - $130,000, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Long-term career growth within a vertically integrated development organization.
- Direct involvement in significant multi-family residential developments.
- Opportunity to influence projects from acquisition through occupancy.
- Exposure to development, design, construction, and long-term ownership decisions.
- Collaborative environment with developers, designers, project managers, and construction professionals.
- Stable, long-term pipeline of purpose-built rental housing projects.
About Woodsmere Holdings Corp.
Woodsmere Holdings Corp. develops, constructs, owns, and manages purpose-built rental communities throughout British Columbia. Together with W&J Construction Ltd., we provide a fully integrated approach to development that allows us to maintain exceptional quality while creating long-term housing solutions for growing communities.
If you are an experienced technical professional who enjoys solving complex building challenges, influencing project outcomes, and participating in every stage of the development process, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Victoria, BC V8X 5J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Architecture: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person
