Architectural Technologist

The Architectural Technologist is responsible for developing and coordinating detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, integrating cross‑functional inputs to ensure design standards, building codes, and project timelines are met, while supporting retail project delivery through accurate technical documentation, visualizations, and collaboration with project managers, procurement, and external consultants.

What You'll Do:

• Frequent communication and coordination between procurement, construction project managers, and stakeholders to ensure standards and timelines are adhered to.
• Production of design and construction drawings using AutoCAD
• Gathering all inputs to be captured in the project drawings package in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Assisting with maintenance of AutoCAD manual standards, Prototypes drawings, specifications & block libraries  
• Producing 2D and 3D presentations and renderings when required
• Interior and exterior graphics coordination
• Overall support to the team when required.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to work
• High-quality standards, strong attention to detail and proven ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+years of related work experience, specifically with experience in Retail Design
• Degree or diploma in Architectural Technology, Interior Design or equivalent
• Adobe Photoshop and Sketchup considered an asset.
• Strong design and technical CAD drafting (proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, knowledge in ArchiCAD, various CAD software, and SketchUp is an asset)
• Working knowledge of the interior-built environment. Working knowledge of drafting standards, layouts, and conventions
• Experience working in commercial buildings.
• Experience coordinating with outside consultants.
• Knowledge of various relevant Building Codes, Accessibility requirements and the ability to research municipal and federal built environment and documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of coordinating drawing documentation with coordinating professionals and ability to read and understand consultant’s documentation accurately.
• Ability to work in a highly flexible work environment in both remote and in person collaborative office.
• Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment.
• Superior communication, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Energetic with strong verbal and visual communication skills
• Creative and inspirational thinker with the motivation to learn.
• Must be proactive, detail-orientated, take the initiative, and follow directions.
• Strong customer service skills through in person, phone, and email interaction

Our typical hiring range is between $53,000.00 and $88,000.00 CAD Annual. The target salary range is between $60,000.00 and $70,000.00 CAD Annual. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations  

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.