Intermediate Architectural Technologist/Intern Architect

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. 

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.  

CIMA+'s Buildings team (inclusive of C2 Architecture Inc.) is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings.  We are committed to providing the most rigorous and responsible solutions to both architectural and engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction including transportation-based projects, educational, commercial, residential, industrial, community-based projects, water/wastewater, provincial and municipal projects. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are seeking an Intermediate Architectural Technologist/Intern Architect to join our Buildings Group (C2 Architecture Inc) in our Mississauga or Bowmanville office, in a hybrid work model. As an Intermediate Architectural Technologist/Intern Architect, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career in a collaborative, team-based environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects in multiple sectors, including transit, commercial, education, healthcare, and federal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to prepare conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and construction documents for a variety of projects.
• Assist in integrating multi-disciplinary input into the design process, including working with specialists in areas such as traffic engineering, transportation safety, stormwater management, geotechnical engineering, and environmental/ecology.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials and renderings for client and public consultations.
• Provide assistance with contract administration services and/or construction inspection as needed.
• Participate in internal and external professional development opportunities to continue building architectural knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to the creation of written materials, such as proposals, design briefs, meeting reports, and other non-drafting tasks related to the architectural design process.
• Assist with design development and reviews for ongoing projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Certified Technologist
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in architectural drafting and design.
• Experience with architectural design and drafting software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• A strong desire to learn and grow within the architectural field.
• LEED and/or Passive House accreditation is a plus but not required.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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