Join our team.
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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.
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Fold Architecture Inc. is currently seeking candidates for immediate 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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Architectural Technologist with 5+ years of industry experience
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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.
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Your experience and skills include:
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5+ years of industry related experience
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Degree in Architecture or Building Technology from a accredited post-secondary institution, or equivalent skill level
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Excellent skills in Revit. We are a Revit based office.
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Good sketching skills and the ability to communicate construction details through sketches
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Management of Fold’s Revit templates and general upkeep of the BIM library and graphic standards
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A strong understanding of high performance envelope construction; Passive House Certification an asset but not required.
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Excellent technical understanding of building technology, detail drafting, assemblies and construction, and building envelope performance in our coastal climate.
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Strong knowledge of Part 3 and Part 9 of the BC Building Code
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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 the 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/hybrid opportunities are available for the right candidate.
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Must be able to legally work in Canada and must be eligible or registered with the AIBC.
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
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flexible schedules
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flexible health, dental and optical benefits
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paid sick leave and 3 weeks annual vacation
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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.