Postings
We are seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Intern or Architect as well as an Intermediate/Sernior Intern or Architect with long-term career goals for employment in a collaborative team environment. See our postings below for details.Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and portfolio to:
Kumlin Sullivan Architecture Studio Ltd.
#310, 5819 – 2nd Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2H 0H3
Email: careers@kumlinsullivan.com.
Electronic submissions are preferred, please quote posting reference or name.
Intermediate Architect
Nov. 6, 2023
Position / Title Seeking: Architect
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Location: Vancouver, BC
Qualifications:
- Degree from recognized school of architecture
- Registered Architect or Intern Architect
- Professional affiliation with provincial association in Canada
- Minimum 5-10 years (aggregate) experience in Canada
- 3-5 years local experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD (current versions)
- Working knowledge of building codes and bylaws
- Ability to champion the design and development of small sized projects within the firm.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Development Permit process and a basic understanding of the land use and subdivision process for a variety of jurisdictions.
- Have experience with the preparation, submission, and follow through of a Development Permit application with various jurisdictions.
- Have experience with the preparation and submission of a Land Use application.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines as they relate to building design.
- Ability to understand the essence of the situation and generate notions, options, or strategies appropriate and specific to the task.
- Able to direct a small sized project (with minimum guidance).
- Understand and demonstrate a knowledge of proper drafting standards, techniques, and conventions.
- Ability to represent firm on site for minor projects and with assistance for major projects.
- Coordinate information from consultants and senior designers.
- Prepare product/material research and work with junior and senior personnel to resolve technical and design issues.
- Assist with bidding process including different types of construction contracts.
- Seek opportunities to reduce or control costs while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- Maintain a level of quality with work that is in line with standards of the company, using an understanding of design and flagging inconsistencies.
- Assemble complete sets of Development Permit drawings packages for small to medium sized projects.
- Communicate with Design Staff regarding transition from design to construction drawings.
- Communicate with engineering consultants and provide feedback.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Submit for Development Permits.
- Communicate and correspond with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction, clients, and consultants.
Design I Planning
- Ability to work with senior management on medium to large projects within the office.
- Have experience in the design and coordination of small to medium sized projects.
- Ability to graphically communicate design ideas and design solutions with clients, consultants, and the Authorities having Jurisdiction and prepare comprehensive presentations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the "Big Picture" i.e., situations and circumstances and strategies which influence and affect the project outcome.
- Proficient skills in graphic presentation.
- Very good communication skills.
- Able to communicate through drawing and sketching, communicate ideas and notions and concepts and prepare comprehensive presentations.
- Have developed an understanding and ability to use of the basic elements of art and graphics i.e., Composition, color, proportion texture.
- Ability to understand and utilize a Land Use Bylaw applicable to the project location.
- Understand land title documents (caveats, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants).
- Demonstrate knowledge of various Planning documents based on Authorities having Jurisdiction.
- Working knowledge of building systems i.e., structural, mechanical, and electrical and their relationship with each other and with respect to design and detailing.
- Knowledge and experience with material and construction costs.
- Able to work effectively on production drawings if required.
- Working knowledge of wall, roof, and floor technology in detailing with water, heat/ cold, air and vapor barriers as well as masonry, wood and metal systems and related technology.
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and portfolio to:
Kumlin Sullivan Architecture Studio Ltd.
#690, 1199 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2R1
Email: careers@kumlinsullivan.com
Electronic submissions are preferred.
Intermediate / Senior Architect
Nov. 6 2023
Position / Title Seeking: Architect
Level of Experience:Intermediate / Senior
Location: Calgary, AB
Qualifications:
- Degree from recognized school of architecture
- Registered Architect or Intern Architect
- Professional affiliation with provincial association in Canada
- Minimum 8-15 years (aggregate) experience in Canada
- 3 years local experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD (current versions)
- Working knowledge of building codes and bylaws
- Participate in design solutions for large projects within the firm.
- Ability to champion the design and development of small and medium sized projects within the firm.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Development Permit process and a basic understanding of the land use and subdivision process.
- Have experience with the preparation, submission, and follow through of a Development Permit application.
- Have experience with the preparation and submission of a Land Use application.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines as they relate to building design.
- Ability to understand the essence of the situation and generate notions, options, or strategies appropriate and specific to the task.
- Prepare and review design reports.
- Able to direct small and medium sized projects (with minimum guidance).
- Understand and demonstrate a knowledge of proper drafting standards, techniques, and conventions.
- Work with, and explain, drafting conventions and standards to junior personnel.
- Ability to represent the firm on site for minor projects and with assistance for major projects.
- Oversee a thorough set of construction documents.
- Coordinate information from consultants and designers.
- Prepare product/material research and work with junior and senior personnel to resolve technical and design issues.
- Work towards a full understanding of bidding process including different types of construction contracts.
- Seek opportunities to reduce or control costs while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- Maintain a level of quality with work that is in line with standards of the company, using an understanding of design and flagging inconsistencies.
- Have an aptitude for assisting principals with business development.
- Assemble complete sets of construction drawings and Building Permit packages for small to medium sized projects.
- Communicate with Design Staff regarding transition from design to construction drawings.
- Communicate with engineering consultants and provide feedback.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Submit for Building Permits.
- Communicate and correspond with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction, clients, and consultants.
Design I Planning
- Ability to work with senior management on medium to large projects within the office.
- Have experience in the design and coordination of small to medium sized projects.
- Ability to graphically communicate design ideas and design solutions with clients, consultants, and the Authorities having Jurisdiction and prepare comprehensive presentations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the "Big Picture" i.e., situations and circumstances and strategies which influence and affect the project outcome.
- Have developed an understanding and ability to use of the basic elements of art and graphics i.e., Composition, color, proportion texture.
- Proficient skills in graphic presentation.
- Very good communication skills.
- Able to communicate through drawing and sketching, communicate ideas and notions and concepts and prepare comprehensive presentations.
- Have developed an understanding and ability to use of the basic elements of art and graphics i.e., Composition, color, proportion texture.
- Ability to understand and utilize a Land Use Bylaw applicable to the project location.
- Understand land title documents (caveats, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants).
- Demonstrate knowledge of various Planning documents based on Authorities having Jurisdiction.
- Working knowledge of building systems i.e., structural, mechanical, and electrical and their relationship with each other and with respect to design and detailing.
- Knowledge and experience with material and construction costs.
- Able to work effectively on production drawings if required.
- Working knowledge of wall, roof, and floor technology in detailing with water, heat/ cold, air and vapor barriers as well as masonry, wood and metal systems and related technology.
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and portfolio to:
Kumlin Sullivan Architecture Studio Ltd.
#310, 5819 – 2nd Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2H 0H3
Email: careers@kumlinsullivan.com.
Electronic submissions are preferred.