At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative architectural designs for justice facilities while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: NORR, a global leader in architecture and design with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in design.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on community safety through cutting-edge architectural solutions.
- Qualifications: 10-15 years of experience in architecture, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours. NORR is a global team of 800 architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers creating design strategies and solutions that express the unique vision of every project. Driven by a common purpose with our clients and partners, we share ideas to create and innovate, bringing people, design, and technologies together to think bigger and act bolder. Our story began in 1938 and has evolved into an employee-owned, fully integrated firm committed to sustainable development goals across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US, and UK. Design excellence continues to guide everything we do.
Justice architecture demands multi-faceted design to uphold and express the legal process, and achieve efficient and functional operations, while maintaining a safe and secure environment. Our experience in the design of judicial buildings spans more than 30 years across all levels of government including courthouses, police facilities and detention and correctional centers. Learn more about our Justice Portfolio.
As an Architect, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
- Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas.
- Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys.
- Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings.
- Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits.
- Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns.
Required Skills
- Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
- Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software.
- Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required.
- Have successfully completed related post-secondary education.
- Registered with a relevant professional architectural association.
Required Experience
- 10-15 years of project work experience.
- Experience in Justice projects is an asset.
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 /annually.
Technical Architect in Toronto employer: NORR Architects Engineers Planners
NORR is an exceptional employer that champions flexibility and innovation, allowing employees to choose their work environment—be it from home, a NORR office, or a remote location. With a strong commitment to sustainable development and a collaborative culture, employees are empowered to grow through diverse project experiences, particularly in the impactful field of Justice architecture. Joining NORR means being part of a global team dedicated to design excellence and meaningful contributions to society.
Contact Details:
NORR Architects Engineers Planners Recruitment Team
