Who We Are:

Glenn Piotrowski Architect Ltd. is a 10-employee architecture and design practice located in Oakville, Ontario.

We have been practicing architecture for over 45 years. We do a variety of project types.

Recently we have been involved with:

• 5 film production sound stages on Toronto’s waterfront.  

• A 585,000 SF office and state-of-the-art parcel sort facility in Toronto that is the largest industrial project in Canada with Zero Carbon Building Standard designation.

• Multiple phased office, industrial, speculative, and purpose-built buildings in the GTA. 

Our passion and motivation is to provide our clients with the highest level of service, expertise, and design based on parameters for the project.

We believe architecture and design has an essential role in the world and we should always be striving to do things the right way, a better way. We are equally committed to accessibility and sustainability as we are to design and function and how all of these variables can work together.  

We are motivated by our past successes and repeat work with clients who share our vision to do things better.

Who we are seeking:

• Individuals that are organized, self motivated and interested in taking initiative and working alongside project leaders to deliver detailed and accurate work.

• Eager to learn, grow, and work well either within a project team or with individual tasks. 

• Individuals with a B. Arch or M. Arch degree.

• Background in architectural design and construction documentation.

Start Date:

June/July 2024

Qualifications & Qualities:

• Have strong design skills with the ability to produce schematic design presentation drawings and 3D renderings

• Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

• Revit models will be used as a tool for design development, 3D perspectives and “white clay renderings” are essential to assist with the design process

• Proficiency in presentation level renderings from Revit and postproduction in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

• Experience with all aspects of construction documents and using the Ontario Building Code.

• Understanding of the information and drawings required to communicate properly with municipalities and contractors. 

• Knowledge of construction details, materials, methods, and descriptions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail, organization, and execution.

Duties/ What you will do:

• Assist office principals and project architects with the preparation of concept perspectives & presentation drawings, design development drawings, and construction documents.

• Revit modelling and design development based on various forms of initial concept designs

• Drawing preparation in coordination with the Ontario Building Code, Code Matrices, SB-10 & SB-12 requirements, and ULC design information.  

• Review shop drawings and assist project leads with RFI, SI, and Change Order documentation.

Why GPA:

We want all our employees to be successful both professionally and personally. Everyone has unique and different personal circumstances that are important to balance with workplace responsibilities. We offer a variety of accommodations to promote employee well being and work/ life balance. Such as:

• Hybrid work model

• Competitive salaries

• Paid vacation and personal time off

• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Years holidays

• Bonus pay

• Financial support for professional development and licensing

• Virtual continued education seminars

• Opportunity to work with principals of the office on a routine basis

Salary Range: 60,000 - 75,000

We want our team and individuals to be the best they can be. A small design practice offers opportunity to work alongside principals and project leaders to quickly increase knowledge and experience. Working in a smaller practice is best suited to those who want to learn new things quickly and continue to demonstrate an ability to take on more responsibility. 

Last Updated Date: 2024/May/27