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Seed the North is an architect-led ecological restoration company located in northern British Columbia. Construction of our seed orchard and campus is underway, and we are seeking an experienced designer to join our small team. We are on a beautiful 160 acre property above the Skeena River, with dramatic views of Stekyoden Peak. Location: Remote work Hourly rate: $35-42 CAD Workload: 25-40 hours per week (full-time preferred; schedule negotiable for right fit) Pay structure: Bi-weekly payroll Equipment: We will provide necessary software. Candidate to provide their own computer and work environment. Travel: Paid travel with accommodations and per diem, as needed. (We don’t see a need for travel in the near term, but it could be necessary in the future) Our context is rural and remote. We work with local craftspeople and locally sourced timber, from harvesting to finishing. We seek beauty in simplicity, with occasional flourishes and eccentricities. Some of our smaller projects lean toward a “Builders of the Pacific Coast” aesthetic, while the larger ones bring together the local timber frame building culture with industrial minimalism. Wood and structural expression feature in all of our projects. We hope to find a designer with a curiosity and appreciation for these kinds of buildings. We operate under a design-build model. Most of our construction team is in-house. In this role you may be engaged in high-level tasks such as space planning and schematic building systems design; or, you may be drawing construction details and preparing shop drawings for immediate fabrication. We are looking for an all-rounder who is confident across these scales, and willing to do the necessary research to self-educate when necessary. This position requires an independent mindset while also being highly collaborative with excellent communication skills. Regular video and email collaboration with engineers, craftspeople, architects, vendors, project managers, founder, and lead designer will be required; however, most time will be spent working independently. This position is remote, flexible, and paid hourly. Our design team is distributed across the continent. You will report to the lead designer, based in Montreal. Being local to Montreal is an asset. Being based in BC or Alberta may also be an asset. You must be located in North America and be permitted to work in Canada. Required Skills / Experience / Qualifications
- 3-6 years of professional experience
- Excellent Revit and Rhino skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets
- Experience with Enscape an asset
- Excellent at working independently with little supervision
- Strong conceptual, graphic, and design skills
- Experience drawing construction details
- Timber frame, wood, and steel construction knowledge desirable
- Knowledge of BC Building Code or International Building Code an asset
- Knowledge of building science and envelope an asset
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- A proven track record of maintaining high quality standards while working to deadlines
- Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree Job Description
- Migrate existing Rhino models to Revit
- Revise existing drawings/models according to redlines
- Contribute to full set of construction drawings
- Create shop drawings, specify fasteners and materials
- Collaborate with lead designer, project manager, engineers, vendors, trades In keeping with our commitment to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. Please forward cover letter, resume, and selected portfolio materials to colin.chudyk@seedthenorth.ca SUBJECT: Intermediate Architectural Designer
