INTERN ARCHITECT

Parkin Architects Limited is an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning some 60 years, Parkin has designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings.

Parkin’s Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa offices serve both Canadian and international clients with the immediacy and attention of a local service. Parkin’s design influence can currently be found in eight of Canada’s provinces, and in Nunavut.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 140 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project we undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, we address the full scope of a facility’s operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being and productivity. Our unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that we foster with them.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide internal document quality control and coordination with consultant team
• D evelop permit construction drawings and assist with specification coordination
• Provide support on the coordination of project documentation from consultant team
• Attend consultant coordination meetings
• Assist in performing building code & bylaw analysis
• Provide internal document quality control and coordination with consultant team
• Assist in collaborating with various project stakeholders, clients, consultants, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction
• Research building products
• Support coordination of contract administration
• Institutional experience in the healthcare, justice, research and sport facility areas of practice

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
• Minimum 5 years professional experience
• Strong technical proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Enscape, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite
• Highly organized and detail oriented; proven track record of meeting project timelines
• Excellent understanding of current building codes, building construction, details and building science
• Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Critical thinking, effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Team player, adaptable and has a positive attitude towards learning
• Experience with contract administration