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Intern Architect or Registered Architect Required Immediately (Vancouver location)



We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intern Architect or Registered Architect demonstrating strong design concept, design development, and construction documentation skills.  We would like the applicant to lead a team through the design and documentation phases (including coordination) as well as having proven experience in the construction administration phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design team on a variety of projects and must possess excellent detailed working drawing experience within British Columbia.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the design team to develop and produce drawings, renderings, and construction documents
  • Ensure project timelines are met
  • Participate in project meetings and communicate with clients, contractors and consultants – consultant coordination
  • Contribute to design concepts and presentations
  • Assist with project management tasks as needed
  • Lead a team to produce relevant permit documentation with minimal monitoring
  • Construction administration phase

Qualifications:

  • Must be registered with the AIBC or eligible to register with the AIBC
  • Minimum of 5 years of BC experience
  • Excellent detailed working drawing experience
  • Strong working knowledge of the BC Building code & VBBL
  • Working knowledge of the Step Code requirements
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup and BlueBeam
  • Experience in heritage retrofit and adaptive re-use projects will be considered assets
  • Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills
  • Complete fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Comfortable leading a team and carrying out all aspects of Construction Administration
  • Comfortable working in a supportive, deadline-oriented team environment
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

We offer:

  • Relaxed and collaborative work environment
  • Employee benefits package
  • Potential of long-term career growth

Contact Information

CV/Portfolio submissions must include at least two references and will be received by email only to [email protected], Attention: Business Support Manager. No telephone enquiries please. Only candidates offering appropriate project-based credentials will be contacted for potential interviews, although we thank any interested parties for their submissions.

About Us:

Merrick Architecture is a dynamic design-focused practice of approximately 25 personnel with long-established studios in Vancouver and Victoria. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development.