Career Opportunities: Senior Architectural Technologist (Temporary approx. 18 months) (5043)
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected , and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile
There is an opening for a Senior Architectural Technologist within the Community Services Department, Risk and Facilities Division. This position is responsible for managing all new construction, additions and renovation/improvements to municipal buildings from initial needs, assessment to client occupancy including deficiency completion. Reporting to the Manager of Building Design & Construction, the following duties will apply:

What you will be doing

Identifies buildings for renovation projects including heritage buildings (on site)

Identifies opportunities for specific budget saving measures in buildings (on site)

Represents the Division on the various boards and committees of internal & external organizations, associations and government partners

Provides training to employees of the Sustainable Design & Development Division through productive training , with personal integrity and actions

Project Management throughout the feasibility study, design development, tendering, construction, and commissioning phases of projects

Develops and execute detailed project plans to deliver high quality projects including comprehensive schedules, communication plans and critical path milestones and monitors for continuous improvement

Project review of current projects (i.e. ,costing, problem solving, changes, invoices, reports)

Construction site inspections, construction site meetings, construction reviews (on site)

Meeting scheduling, cost monitoring, changes to base contracts, negotiates extra costs, COs, specs & drawings

Process payment, invoice payments, e-mails/phone calls, training other staff

Monthly Forecasting changes/Divisional forecasting meetings, meetings with the supervisor

Progress draws invoice review and approval





Prepares and/or approves technical contract specs and drawings for quotations/tenders

Bidders’ meetings, design and construction meetings, site visits and reviews

Estimates project costs based on final designs, extra costs

Prepares assessments, does researches, estimating for future capital and operating budget

Reports to Council

Reviews projects for information to be included 'OnPoint'

This position is very adaptable; it includes a wide range of projects from design/construction of municipal buildings ranging in cost from $50,000 to multi-million dollar

Education
Undergraduate degree in Architecture or equivalent level of education and experience, including heritage buildings
Ongoing Continuing education of building systems, construction, heritage building conservation, building codes, accessibility laws, LEED's requirements and all Provincial and Municipal regulations.

Experience and Knowledge
Minimum 3-4 years related experience.
Extensive knowledge of heritage buildings, Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), the Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties (Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport), the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, the Construction Lien Act, The National Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Construction Standard Association, Heritage Conservation techniques, previous estimating, project management of building projects and on site detailed reviews in a practical setting. Projects involve reading and interpreting policy and procedure manuals, planning, forecasting, safety, municipal environment, ability to make presentations to public, user groups and senior staff and media, funding policies.



Professional judgement acquired through training and experience. Provides skilled expert advice and recommendations in relation to the identification of project opportunities, innovative technologies, solution development.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation
This position is within Grade 13 of the CUPE Local 1882 Salary Schedule and has an hourly salary range of $57.08 - $60.67.
Comprehensive benefits package included andEnrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Hours of work
The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

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📌 Senior Architectural Technologist (Temporary approx. 18 months) (Ontario)
🏢 City of Cambridge
📍 Ontario