Technical Designer III

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Architect and project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following:

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Independently contribute design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants.

• Maintain communications with the Owner and Consultants on project status, design intent, concerns and questions.

• Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.

• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.

• Evaluate design for code compliance and assist in plan check review and approvals.

• May independently process “Requests for Information.”

• Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.

• Coordinate with all other team members on project assignments.

• May supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members.

• May take a leadership role within the project team.

• May take a leadership role in team meetings.

• May participate in marketing proposals.

• May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture required. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.

• Minimum 6 years of related professional experience required.

• Prior Healthcare project experience is preferred.

• Current Architectural Registration in Canada preferred.

• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.

• Must be a critical thinker.

• Must be highly analytical

• Must be a fully qualified professional.

• Able to perform work with some degree of latitude and with some ambiguity in work.

• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.

• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

The salary range for this position is $77,100.00 to $96,400.00 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.

• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce and is committed to Employment Equity and the Federal Contractors Program. We encourage applications from qualified Canadians of Indigenous backgrounds, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. CannonDesign has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, and sexual orientation.

CannonDesign is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If contacted, please advise Human Resources if you require disability-related accommodation.