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Architectural Technologist, Facilities Development

Job ID: 30966
Location: Main Campus
Updated March 19, 2024

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Overview

The Campus Architecture within the Facilities Development is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Architectural Technologist.

Campus Architecture leads the campus community in design discussions aimed at the development of a series of remarkable built campus environments. The Campus Architecture office, working with other stakeholders on campus and in related industries, develops and maintains the University of Calgary Design Standards, is responsible for the Long Range Development Plan, the Landscape Master Plan and directs architectural consulting teams in the execution of projects on campus.

All drawings and specifications for projects done on campus come through the Campus Architecture office for review and accuracy, and once completed, are stored in Facilities Development's Records Department. All feasibility and scoping drawings done for proposals seeking approval are done by Campus Architecture. Campus Architecture reviews consultant drawings for accuracy and maintains all Archibus drawings for use by the larger campus community.

Campus Architecture works closely with Campus Engineering, Campus Planning, the Project Management Office, the Facilities Management portfolio and the Office of Sustainability as well as with all University faculties/units undertaking a new building or renovations on one of the campuses.

As a member of the Campus Architecture (CA) team this position reports to the Architectural Technology Specialist who reports directly to the University Architect within the Facilities Development (FD) portfolio.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare detailed architectural working and presentation drawings for building renovations, site improvements, installation of new capital equipment, specialized alternations and custom designed items. Working with the Campus Architecture, Campus Planning and Campus Engineering the Technologist will assemble information necessary to create drawings for the proposal/project, using templates and standards for consistency. Currently all records are stored as AutoCAD files, but the Campus Architecture team is building the inventory of REVIT models of the campus.

Taking direction from the Specialist, the Technologist will determine if the existing record base drawings where a proposal/project is located, are accurate. If required, the Technologist will site measure and confirm dimensions before beginning the drawings. All drawings will be developed in accordance with the University of Calgary technical drawing standards.

The Technologist will also be asked to strip consultant record drawings to meet the University's needs for composite drawings/models held in the Records Department. He/she continually updates and maintains a comprehensive set of AutoCAD and REVIT models for existing spaces, buildings, facilities and sites.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Be responsible for continually and consistently creating drawing packages that meet the University of Calgary technical drawing standards for a steady stream of proposals and small projects that have varying project leads from the offices of Campus Architecture and Campus Engineering.
  • Build and maintain a set of standard composite plans for the University buildings, ensuring their accuracy and currency.
  • Maintain a technical reference library of products, codes, procedures, and services as well as a drafting library of symbols, notes and templates.
  • Assist with other tasks including but not limited to creating reports, charts, and graphs as required.
  • Contract Administration support will be required during construction of internal projects this includes site visits, architectural sketches, issuing proposed change notices, change notices and other construction administration duties.
  • Be knowledgeable about and able to communicate the value of the technical drawing standards and processes to others inside and outside the Campus Architecture office.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across Facilities to build trust in and respect for Campus Architecture and Campus Engineering professional services.
  • Ensure all Proposal Assessment Documents are properly set up for team use (weekly).
  • Work with Archibus team to coordinate drawing updates.
  • Work with Campus Architecture to document project updates.
  • Be familiar with the Campus Design Standards, help with the development of drawings for the standards.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Architectural technologies diploma.
  • 2 to 4 years of experience working within a team environment in a professional setting with a demonstrated experience in renovation and alternation of buildings and sites.
  • Physically capable of doing on-site work including measuring, scanning and photography that requires walking across the University campuses to gather and confirm information for drawings and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of software programs including AutoCAD, Revit, and the Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, and a working knowledge of Planner and Whiteboard.
  • Demonstrated experience with REVIT.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Have the ability to plan, organize and set priorities in ever changing conditions amid competing priorities;
  • Be willing and able to work through occasionally stressful situations and for extended hours when a deadline requires it.

Application Deadline: February 21, 2024.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

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