Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Master's degree
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
- Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
- Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
- Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
- Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
- Project management
- Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
- Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
- Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
- Office management
- Construction site supervision
- Perform architectural research
- Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
- Estimate costs
- Proposal preparation
- Tender and administer contracts
- Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
- Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge