Victoria Park Community Homes is one of the oldest and largest private non-profit housing corporations
in the province of Ontario. Our portfolio that we manage has grown to more than 2,641 apartments,
townhouses, and single family homes located in Hamilton and neighbouring communities.
We have an immediate opening for a permanent, full-time
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
In this position you will be the right hand to the Manager of Capital Assets and Construction Engineering.
You enjoy a balance of office work and site visits. You have some knowledge of AutoCAD, Architectural
drawing and specification development, the Ontario Building Code, On-site measurement procedures, and
can accurately process data input/extraction. You are independent, have initiative, sound judgement and
excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal with a diverse group of stakeholders.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
In the field
 Conduct forensic residential site inspections to record structural defects, take photos and gather
information for your follow-up report
 Meet with Contractors, Consultants, City Officials
 Attend Property Review and Board meetings
 Take On site measurements of existing buildings interior and exterior
In the office
 Prepare Construction drawings and as-built drawings using Auto-Cad
 Support the development and organization of annual capital asset management plans, capital
projects, and construction specifications.
 Support all stages of design, estimating, tendering, construction progress and project close-out
 Provide data input/extraction and project analysis through tracking productivity, costs, and
schedules.
 Issue purchase orders for the Capital Assets and Construction Engineering Department.
 Maintain files and correspondence on active and completed projects.
 Respond appropriately to phone inquiries from Consultants, Contractors, City Officials
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
 Have some experience using Auto-Cad and Google Sketch-Up
 Familiar with residential construction practices, project management, property maintenance and
preventative maintenance practices.
 Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
 Understand Contract and Construction Administration principles.
 Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Building Act, and the Fire Code Act.
 Proficient use of computer software applications (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, YARDI, and Asset
Planner).
 Demonstrate, maintain, and exhibit ethical construction practices.
 Ability to assist in dispute resolution with contractors.
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Multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretion
Bondable.
MINIMUM COMBINATION OF IN-PROGRESS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
 Ontario Building Code Association courses and/or 3-year community college program (e.g.
Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology)
 1-2 years of work experience in a construction or engineering field that includes:
 AutoCAD
 Experience working with CCDC contracts
 Specifications writing
 Construction estimating
 Preparation of drawings
 Ontario Building Code and Fire Code Review
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One or more of the following would be a strong asset:
 Membership with OACETT, AATO, OAAAS, OBOA
 Professional Quantity Surveyor status
 BCIN certified
 Relevant experience in the construction field
 Skills in transcription report and specification writing and typing
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Have and maintain a valid and unrestricted class G license for the class of the vehicle operated
Have daily access to a reliable vehicle to travel to various locations
Successful candidate will be subject to a current and satisfactory Police Check
This position is open to those legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.
Salary Range:
Starting salary is $50,000 pa, with potential incremental growth to $60,000
Benefits:
2 weeks annual vacation to start; group insurance plan (extended Health, Dental, Life, LTD,
Travel, AD&D); pension plan; professional training and development opportunities
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter by noon Friday, January 22, 2016
to:
Victoria Park Community Homes
155 Queen Street North
Hamilton, ON L8R 2V6
ATTN: Human Resources
By email: Recruiter@vpch.com / By fax: 905 667-0354
No phone calls or placement agencies, thank you.
Victoria Park Community Homes will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment
and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if
accommodation is required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.