Intern Architect

Role At a Glance

This position is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in architecture who are eager to further develop their skills in a professional setting and are pursuing licensure as a Registered Architect. The Intern Architect will perform tasks of limited scope and complexity, assisting senior architects and managing small-scale projects with guidance.

We provide comprehensive support through the licensure process, including mentorship from experienced architects, and opportunities to gain practical experience on diverse projects. By investing in our intern architects, we aim to cultivate the next generation of licensed professionals who will lead and innovate in the field of architecture.

You’ll Love This Role If

•You combine your creativity with practically minded solutions that will consider each specific need for design
• You are ambitious in your pursuit to be the best and bring energy to the design process
• You get the importance of paying attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Project Architect through the development of design concepts 
• Prepare architectural presentation documents
• Research building science, sustainable design and design solutions related to      project work 
• Provide building code and zoning bylaw research and support
• Prepare contract documents in collaboration with the design studio

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program 
• Registration with AAA, or other provincial governing body, or currently working towards qualifying for registration
• Self-motivated individual capable of assuming increasing responsibility for both current and future projects with an interest in growing with the fir
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate efforts on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong skills in creative design solutions, innovation, and research
• Knowledge of the Alberta Building Codes, building systems and materials
• Strong working knowledge of current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Max, Sketch-up, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

Life at WalterFedy

As a national, innovative, multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. We need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.

Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.

How To Apply

WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability. 

Should you require any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact hr@walterfedy.com or call 519-576-2150. 

Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy!