Join our team.
Fold Architecture Inc. is a creatively driven, dynamic and growing architecture practice, providing a wide range of design and consulting services to clients on Vancouver Island and across BC.
If you love a faced paced, hands-on working environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Fold Architecture Inc. is currently seeking candidates for immediate part-time and full-time positions on a contract basis, with the possibility of future full time permanent employment. We are pursuing applicants with experience in the following areas:
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Architecture Technologist with 2-5 years of industry experience
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Intern Architect with 2-4 years of industry experience
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Designer, with 2-4 years of architecturally related residential or commercial experience
Working at Fold provides employees with hands-on architectural experience, across all phases of architectural practice. We pride ourselves in providing an open and fun office environment in a creative and fast-paced working environment. We work collaboratively on every project, and our work includes single and multi-family, commercial, institutional, urban design and site utilization studies, concept design work and tenant improvement projects. We value work-life balance and support employee growth, professional development, and flexible hours.
We are looking for candidates to join our team who have the following attributes:
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a positive attitude and a hunger to learn
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a strong sense of work ethic and a detail-oriented approach to asset creation
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a strong interest in improving the world, through energy efficiency and ‘better building’ technologies
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has a great eye for design and a critical approach to problem solving
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is organized, fun, collaborative and enjoys working on different kinds of architectural projects
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has excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
Your experience and skills include:
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2-5 years of industry related experience
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Diploma or Degree in Architecture or Building Technology from a accredited post-secondary institution;
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Excellent skills in Revit. We are a Revit based office; prepare to hit the ground running.
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Other Assets: Strong understanding of Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, rendering software (Enscape or similar), hand sketching, and physical model making.
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Strong technical understanding of building technology, assemblies and construction, and building envelope performance in our coastal climate.
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Growing knowledge of Part 3 and Part 9 of BC Building Code, and the ability to analyze municipal zoning bylaws;
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Be a creative thinker and problem solver and design solutions from complex program and site requirements
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Produce high quality, accurate construction drawings and details to facilitate permit packages and construction documents.
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Be a self starter, have ability to work independently and collaboratively- please leave your ego at the door.
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Ideally work from our office based in Victoria, remote opportunities are available for the right candidate.
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Must be able to legally work in Canada
At Fold, we provide:
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a hands-on atmosphere of learning
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a constructive and supportive approach to design and critique
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an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, design phases and site work
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a fun office environment, and remote work opportunities if required
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competitive salaries and flexible schedules
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opportunities for professional development and career growth
Please send your resume, sample work/website reference and salary expectations to admin@foldarchitects.com. We will not be fielding applicants by phone.