Hariri Pontarini Architects is a leading Canadian architectural and urban design firm. Driven by a commitment to design excellence, our 120-person practice is committed to advancing cities through enduring buildings and inspired public spaces. Our firm’s portfolio covers a diverse range of cultural, academic, mixed-used, multi-unit and private residential, healthcare and commercial projects.
Position Description:
Join our team at Hariri Pontarini Architects as a Senior Architectural Technologist and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-end architectural projects from design development through construction documentation. You will collaborate with Project Leads, Project Managers, Designers, and fellow Technologists to produce coordinated drawing packages that meet client objectives, design intent, applicable codes, and project schedules.
If you are eager to contribute to innovative and impactful architectural work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your expertise while helping shape some of Canada's most distinctive built environments.
Positions Responsibilities:
- Utilize Revit to prepare and coordinate Design Development drawings for Site Plan Approval applications, Construction Documents and Drawings to support Building Permit Applications, Issuance of Construction and Tender Sets, Administering Contracts, and Change Orders.
- Ensure that project deliverables are consistent with HPA design standard
- Attend site meetings and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and city authorities when needed
- Review documents before handing them off to the Project Manager
- Utilize BIM tools to create and manage digital models of building and construction projects
- Conduct material and product research on building materials, finishes, and materials to assist in selecting appropriate options for project performance, sustainability and cost-effectiveness
- Attend project meetings and the technical training needed
- Understand decision-making related to design
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
- 4-8 years of experience with a degree or diploma in Architectural Technology/ Architecture/ Design/ relevant field
- Experience preparing Construction Documents, Building Permit Applications, Tender Sets and Issuance of Construction
- High-rise, mixed-use, residential and commercial development project experience
- Knowledge of the City of Toronto, submission documents, and other city approval processes
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code
- Escalating items relating to decisions/challenges from the Design and Contract Admin Team
- Ability to use Revit for Construction Documents, Building Permit Applications, Tender Sets and Issuance of Construction
- Ability to use Revit, AutoCAD and Sketch-Up
Required Competencies:
- The tools and software that you will be using in this role:
- • Revit
- BIM
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup
- Bluebeam
- Excel
- Creative Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Project Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communication & Collaboration
- Stakeholder Relations
- Emotional Intelligence
Position Location:
- Hariri Pontarini Architects – Toronto Office
Our Culture & Environment:
At Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA), our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where collaboration and innovation thrive. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work® in Canada (2022–2025/2026) and one of the Best Workplaces in Professional Services (2024 and 2025).
Our studio space is a spacious, open environment that reflects our design philosophy and supports collaboration and innovation in working spaces. We believe architecture has the power to elevate the human experience, and our workplace is designed with that intentionality. Our studio features ergonomic furniture, spacious workstations, advanced IT tools, and state-of-the-art facilities.
HPA offers core working hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with hybrid and flexible work options. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, professional certification and membership dues, and employee referral bonuses.
We take pride in our vibrant studio culture, which includes annual holiday events, ski days, weekly snack afternoons, ping pong tournaments, and a company softball team.
HPA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
AI Usage Disclosure
We do not use artificial intelligence at any stage of our recruitment, screening, or hiring process.
If you are interested in this opportunity within our Interior Design team of Hariri Pontarini Architects, please submit your portfolio, resume along with a cover letter.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in our organization and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
