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Architectural Drafting Technician

AB
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Architectural Drafting Technician will create residential construction documents using AutoCad and ensure accurate implementation of elevations and detailing. They will also prepare jobs for permit applications and provide input for value engineering to meet production schedules.

Job details

The Role Responsibilities would be to create residential architectural construction documents utilizing AutoCad software. The Responsibilities * Prepare and review customer-specific home plans using established master sets, ensuring accurate implementation of elevations, detailing, and purchased options. * Strong understanding of new projects including knowledge of building methods and materials; * Prepare jobs for developer and permit applications; * Meet and maintain production schedules; * Provide plan input for value engineering, in conjunction with other departments Now Let’s Talk About You * 5+ years of industry related experience * Experience with Architectural Drafting software, ex. AutoCad, or Revit Architecture; * Experience with drafting plot plans * Knowledge with construction details and practices in order to produce material quantity outputs for estimating and purchasing; * Proven ability to provide feasible recommendations to complex problems in a highly time-sensitive environment; * Ability to organize and prioritize effectively between day-to-day and project-based work; * Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks; * Strong work ethic with an attention to detail; * Willingness and ability to learn; * Self-motivated for success; * Residential construction experience is considered an asset Our ‘Must Haves’ * Post-secondary degree, post-secondary diploma in Architectural Technology, or equivalent Bonus Points * Experience in residential construction, including on-site field construction * PHBI Courses Why Join Excel Homes Team? For over three and a half decades, Excel Homes has been a leader in the Alberta new home building industry. Since we first began in 1988, Excel has built over 15,000 homes in over 80+ communities and we have earned over 75 awards for design and industry excellence. At Excel Homes, we do more than just build homes, we build communities where families can grow and thrive together. Our mission is simple: to create a homebuying experience that delivers the most joy and value to our homeowners. To accomplish this, we love to challenge the status quo and harness the power and ideas of our forward-thinking team. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Excel Homes, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Architectural Technology and at least 5 years of industry-related experience. Proficiency in drafting software like AutoCad or Revit and knowledge of residential construction practices are required.