Architectural Summer Student – CSS Edmonton
We are looking for one Assistant/Student for our Edmonton team respectively, to provide invaluable drafting and design support to our Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) department. Your role will encompass a variety of design and drafting tasks such as the preparation of floor plans, design sketches and requirements packages for various projects as well as adding to our building information database.
This opportunity provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Asset Management services and develop an understanding of our organization’s approach caring for and planning for the future use of our buildings.
In the role of an Architectural Assistant/Student, you will play a vital role in ensuring we have current and accurate information for all our building assets. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be utilized in maintaining accurate building records and assisting with various renovation projects.
If you are eager to kick start your career and work in a dynamic environment that values growth and development, we look forward to meeting you and providing you with a valuable learning experience.
Responsibilities
Perform detailed site surveys to build accurate as-built drawings of existing properties in our real estate portfolio. This includes single family homes, multiplexes and office buildings
Develop and prepare design sketches
Work from sketches, notes and other input material to develop conceptual layouts for various projects as needed
Prepare scope of work documentation for smaller projects
Write and review specifications
Examine drawings for conformity to building code and errors
Review and add information to our current Asset Management System (Manager Plus)
The rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.
Requirements and skills
Pursuing a 2-year Diploma in Drafting/Architectural Technology (NAIT/SAIT)
Basic knowledge of the Building Code requirements
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Sketch Up
Auto CAD
MS Office
Own or have access to vehicle as position will require some off-site work (mileage is reimbursable)
About Catholic Social Services
You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With more than 50 years of service delivery, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with more than 1600 staff, and 2000 volunteers delivering 130+ programs through Central and Northern Alberta.
Our values are at the core of everything we do!
Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have.
Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition.
Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available