Architectural Technologist

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Produce and revise detailed residential construction and permit drawings, specifications, site plans, grading plans, and plot plans while ensuring compliance with client requirements, building codes, and municipal regulations. Coordinate with design, sales, construction, and field teams, provide technical clarification, and maintain accurate project documentation and version control.

Job details

Hays has partnered with an Albertan home builder, with communities in Calgary and Edmonton, who are looking to add an Architectural Technologist to their single-family team in Edmonton. They have spearheaded sustainable building practices and energy efficient design in Alberta for over 40 years and continue to innovate to reduce their environmental footprint on local communities. This is a great opportunity to bring your passion for design drafting to a growing collaborative team. 📍 Location: Edmonton | In Office | Full Time Responsibilities: Produce accurate and detailed residential construction drawings, specifications, and plans. Develop site plans, grading plans, customer working drawings, and plot plans. Collaborate with the design team to ensure all documentation meets client requirements, municipal regulations, and building code standards. Prepare and revise construction and permit drawings throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate with Sales teams to provide technical support regarding building code requirements, structural modifications, plot plans, permits, and product offerings. Support construction and field teams by responding to drawing-related inquiries and providing design clarification as needed. Maintain, organize, and manage project files, drawings, and documentation to ensure accuracy and version control. Ensure all project documentation is completed accurately and within established deadlines. Assist with the review and coordination of design changes and revisions. Contribute to the successful delivery of residential projects through effective cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications: Minimum 4 years of drafting and design experience within wood-frame residential construction. Strong understanding of local building codes, municipal regulations, and current land use bylaws in the Edmonton market. Solid knowledge of residential construction methods, building materials, permitting processes, and industry best practices. Previous production drafting experience within the residential homebuilding industry is considered a strong asset. Diploma in Architectural Technology or an equivalent. Proficiency in AutoCAD The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package $60,000 - $80,000 (depending on experience) + bonus potential, benefits and RRSP.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least four years of drafting and design experience in wood-frame residential construction, along with knowledge of Edmonton-area building codes, municipal regulations, land use bylaws, construction methods, materials, and permitting. A diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent and AutoCAD proficiency are required; residential homebuilding production drafting experience is an asset.