Join us at Paul Raff Studio

We are looking for a skilled and capable Intermediate Architect. Our small scale and team-based structure encourages design excellence, professional development, technical growth, and work/life balance. If you are looking for a flexible, respectful, and collaborative environment, this position might be for you.

About Our Work

We are committed to design excellence, and advance each project with innovation and thoughtfulness. We strive to tailor each project to individual clients’ desires while maintaining a clear focus on the holistic design vision. We execute a collaborative and rigorous design process for each project, with a discerning focus on spatiality, material richness, and the qualities of light.

Responsibilities

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 8 years of Canadian or North American experience. Your duties will include, among other assignments:

3-D modelling and visualization to explore design options and for presentation to Clients.
Schematic design, design development, and construction drawings.
Construction Administration, Site Review, Shop Drawing Review, Consultant Coordination, and Issuance of Reports and Change Orders.
Graphic Design (presentations & marketing)
Periodic review of Revit models to ensure technical standards and quality control in the office.
Management and review of the in-house Revit template and office standards.

Requirements

Expertise with construction drawings and developing details, especially pertaining to building envelope.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe.
Articulate and a good listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Well-organized, self-motivated, flexible, and with a positive outlook.
Ability to work well either on a team or independently.
Ability to manage assigned tasks in a timely manner, and provide updates to the project manager.

Assets

Expertise in sustainable building features and design.
Knowledge of Part 3 and Part 9 of the OBC.
Familiarity with municipal approvals process for building projects.
Experience in residential design.
License with the OAA.

How to Apply:

Email hiring@paulraffstudio.com with the subject line “Intermediate Architect

Send us an email to let us know why this position interests you, and why your experience meets the qualifications of this position. Please include your CV and portfolio with work samples in PDF format.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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