Registered Architect

What we are looking for:BC Building Science seeks an Architect to join our team. The main role involves providing leadership to our building envelope renewals team, including architectural design aspects and associated contract administration. What we expect from you:§ Degree in Architecture. § Registered as Professional Architect (AIBC). § Minimum five-years experience with local construction methods and materials, including primary building systems – mechanical, electrical, structure, building envelope. § Skilled in technical writing and have excellent communication skills – written and oral.§ Excellent team player. § Creative thinker with high attention to detail. What you are going to do:§ Develop project performance goals / Owner Project Requirements (OPR) with the client and our consultant team and determine a best practice approach to integrating these goals into the design process. § Develop technical concepts and solutions, based on the Client’s OPR, in conjunction with our senior building envelope design engineers. § Lead our design drafting team in developing design concepts, renderings, sketches or illustrative methods to capture recommended façade renewal concepts that meet the project goals as established. § Assume overall Prime Consultant / Registered Professional responsibility as per AIBC designated roles & responsibilities, including permit certification with the various Authorities Having Jurisdiction.§ Provide support and guidance to the broader organization to ensure consistency and alignment of graphic design standards.  Why work with us:BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope durability and energy efficiency in British Columbia, Washington, and California. We have had continued sustainable growth over the last 25 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.  Specific to this role, BCBS has a long established, deep respect for the architectural impact our work can have. Our firm has a deep history of transforming and improving the facades on past projects, using integrated design input from various architectural professionals.  This role provides a unique opportunity to add value to the important process of renewing building facades while working with a dynamic team of professionals.  What to expect from us:§ A supportive and collaborative work environment where camaraderie thrives, valuing our amazing team and fostering a balance of work and fun.§ Working with a qualified team of professionals. § Exposure to a wide-range of projects in both new and renovation construction – from single-family homes to the tallest high-rise buildings. § Support with your continued professional development. § Competitive salary – depending on experience and qualifications.  Salary increases are based on knowledge, motivation, and performance. § Benefits program including extended health benefits, profit sharing, and RRSP package, and opportunities in the Employee Share Ownership Plan.Salary range: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year with investment opportunities depending on interest.