Drafting Technologist - Building Science

Our client, a well-established and respected engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Building Envelope Drafting Technologist to join its growing team. This is a newly created, strategic position designed for someone who wants to become the technical drafting specialist for the firm's Building Envelope practice.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll play a key role in the development of construction drawings for building rehabilitation and restoration projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for building envelope systems who enjoys collaborating on technically challenging projects involving high-rise residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare detailed construction drawings for building envelope rehabilitation and restoration projects, including roofing, glazing, cladding, waterproofing, and exterior wall assemblies.
• Develop and maintain high-quality drafting standards, templates, and typical details that can be utilized across multiple projects.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to translate design concepts into accurate construction documentation.
• Revise and update drawings throughout all phases of a project, including design development, tendering, and construction.
• Coordinate drawing packages with multiple disciplines to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support project teams by preparing technical documentation and responding to drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in drafting processes, standards, and quality.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Building Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2–5+ years of drafting experience, ideally focused on building envelope or architectural projects.
• Strong understanding of building envelope systems, including roofing, cladding, glazing, waterproofing, air barriers, vapour barriers, and exterior wall assemblies.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills with the ability to produce detailed construction drawings.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a drafting role—it's an opportunity to become the firm's go-to technical resource for Building Envelope drafting. You'll work on a wide variety of rehabilitation and restoration projects while helping shape drafting standards and best practices for a growing engineering team. If you're looking to specialize in building envelope and grow your technical expertise with a collaborative consulting firm, we'd love to hear from you.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.