Architectural Designer

Join Royal Architectural Institute of Canada as an Architectural Designer and contribute to the success of our organization. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to prepare and coordinate conceptual plans, review venue design and construction contract bid documents and specifications for projects applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.

• Prepare concept designs, specifications, and presentations for development projects.
• Coordinate development of project design and documentation with external consultants, managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage external design and engineering consultants and vendors.
• Prepare and review plans, construction bid documents, and specifications for major and minor capital improvement projects and for alteration and renovation projects.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and cost, and review this with the business unit to ensure the project meets business objectives.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with set goals and timelines.
• Act as the liaison between the different stakeholders in the project, ensuring communication at all levels and keeping all parties up to date.
• Review and analyze construction documents to ensure design and programmatic alignment and identify potential constructability or coordination risks during preconstruction phase.
• Working with the Project Manager, monitor construction progress through on-site inspection and review.
• Create furniture plans, select furnishings, prepare budgets and coordinate orders for projects.
• Responsible to oversee delivery of furniture and finality of the project.
• Work with Art and Branding teams on development and implementation of venue art program.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; 5+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Licensure is preferred.
• Experience with all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration.
• A strong understanding of building codes and systems.
• Experience working on venue related build outs, expansions and/or improvements preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Knowledge of current building codes, building systems and specifications.
• Ability to design and plan major construction projects.
• Ability to travel to project sites and meetings, including Canada and the US.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketchup/Enscape, and Bluebeam.

• Health benefits for you and your family, along with Employee Assistant Programs through Modern Health and ComPsych.
• Paid time off policy including holiday closures, and sick time for you and dependents, along with free concert tickets.
• RRSP program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement.
• New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, and infertility support.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings.
• Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network, gender reassignment support.

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

Applicants for employment in Canada must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Stationary position for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; movement throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; ability to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; move up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.

Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.