Career Opportunities

We are seeking an Associate Architect OAA to help build our team and our business at Bell+Associates Architecture. We have an impressive client base that trusts us to deliver creative architectural design solutions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our team to provide design services and work with Jim Bell to further build our client base.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Become an integral part of the design team, helping to manage all aspects of the design process.
• Provide residential and commercial design services in partnership with our existing design team.
• Conduct phone and site consultations with potential clients to build the business.
• Work with our established processes, and programs. Be keen to learn new methods and experiences as a team member.
• Provide support with the production of technical drawings as they relate to ongoing projects.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other software resources to create and prepare drawings for all phases of the design process.
• Review design requirements and offer recommendations to support construction projects.
• Provide Contract Administration reviews, reports and client/trade liaison.
• Manage projects and provide information to the team.
• Maintain familiarity with current techniques and developments to sustain and improve design and technical skills.
• Based in Ottawa, but willingness to work in the Pembroke office occasionally depending on changing client workloads.
• Communicate with clients throughout the design process to share updates and answer questions.
• Provide code reviews and manage projects involving wood-frame construction, high-performance homes, and LEED building.

Qualifications Include:

• Professional Masters of Architecture degree or equivalent
• Registered OAA Architect or qualified to be registered within 6 months.(This qualification is required.)
• Proficiency in AutoCad, Revit, MS Office, and Sketchup (proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is an asset)
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Ontario Building Code, Zoning bylaws
• Residential and small commercial experience
• Experience with Contract Administration and Site Review
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• Ability to collaborate and work well with other team members

Full-time salaried position with probationary period. Incentives based on our firm’s success.

Qualified candidates should contact us by email at info@jbell.ca with the subject line “Careers – Job Application”. Submit a current resume complete with contact information and examples of your work. We will contact qualified individuals requesting further information and a possible interview.

Please do not call or drop into the office.

• Job Type: Probationary period leading to permanent full-time employee
• Required experience: 10+ years
• Required education: Masters of Architecture degree or equivalent
• Job Location: Ottawa
• Required license or certification: Registered OAA Architect

We are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist with residential design experience to help build our Bell+Associates Architecture team. We have an impressive client base that trusts us to deliver creative architectural design solutions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our team. Preference will be given to candidates with 10+ years of residential custom home experience and a proven track record with residential design work.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with our established processes, and programs. Be keen to learn new methods and experiences as a team member
• Provide design support during the Schematic Design and Design Development phases
• Provide support with the production of technical drawings as they relate to ongoing projects
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other software resources to create and prepare accurate construction drawings based on schematic/design development sketches
• Review design requirements and offer recommendations to support construction projects
• Liaise with the Project Management team to assist in implementing necessary design requirements, as required
• Coordinate drawings and provide information to the team
• Maintain familiarity with current techniques and developments to sustain and improve technical skills
• The successful candidate will work in the Ottawa office
• Communicate with clients throughout the design process to share updates and answer questions

Qualifications Include:

• Must have post-secondary education or equivalent to a 3-year college diploma in Architectural Technology
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software with at least 10 years of experience in custom residential work; commercial experience is a definite asset
• Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details to ensure that work is done correctly and thoroughly
• Must demonstrate knowledge of architectural design principles and procedures
• Familiar with Ontario Building Code
• Membership in a relevant Architectural Technologists Association
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• Ability to collaborate and work well with other team members

Qualified candidates should contact us by email at info@jbell.ca with the subject line “Careers – Job Application”. Submit a current resume complete with contact information. We will contact qualified individuals to request further information and a possible interview.

Please do not call or drop into the office.

• Job Type: Probationary period leading to permanent full-time employee
• Required experience: Residential – 10+ years
• Required education: Diploma in Architectural Technology
• Job Location: based in Ottawa
• Required license or certification: OAA Lic Tech and/or BCIN
• Required language: English