Design Assistant, Architecture

Caivan Communities is an Ottawa-based land development and home building company currently developing over 45 active low, medium and high rise projects across Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area. This role is ideal for an ambitious, energetic candidate looking to engage in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.

Company Values:

• Grit:A team who perseveres, is resilient and has the stamina and courage to commit to the win.
• Integrity:We make promises thoughtfully and deliberately and then follow through.
• Curiosity:We never stop asking questions or challenging ourselves. We have an unquenchable thirst to learn, improve and solve problems innovatively.
• Strategic: We look around corners and proactively identify potential obstacles. We think critically and make calculated decisions.

• New Design Management:
  • Maintain AutoCAD décor, brochure and APS plans for the entire model line-up.
  • Produce new drawings as new product is designed.
  • Track changes and update drawings as new designs are produced, vetted and built for the first time.
  • Track changes requested by ABIC team, Construction and Design and update drawings accordingly.
  • Track changes resulting from Proto-walks on new product (update drawings and issue Proto-walk form for signature).
• Site Issue Management:
  • Respond to requests by builders and project managers on various sites.
  • Review issues by analyzing the construction and drawing accuracy.
  • Maintain ticketing system to ensure all issues related to drawing inaccuracy are tracked.
  • Track down appropriate parties involved in each issue and follow through to ensure drawings are updated, contracts revised and appropriate parties are notified.
• Resolution Management:
  • Talk to appropriate parties and propose solution to issues as they arise.
  • Involve Design, Sales, Purchasing and Architecture departments as required to resolve issues and get required approvals. (Red-line Requests)
  • Escalate issues to management of appropriate departments as soon as possible to ensure quick resolution of issues. (All-Stop Moments)
  • Produce details (or collaborate with Architecture Intern) with AutoCAD and file in SharePoint and Web Portal as required.
• Drawing Management:
  • Ensure working drawings/details are redlined, updated and uploaded to Public Dropbox as issues are resolved.
  • Ensure décor drawings are updated and Design staff are notified of any changes as issues are resolved.
  • Ensure brochure and APS drawings are updated and Sales staff are notified of any changes as issues are resolved.
• Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by manager and team.

• Knowledge of construction;
• AutoCAD;
• Revit & cadWork (for investigations/problem solving);
• Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive);
• Knowledge of proper windows folder structures;
• Follow department file naming protocols;
• High attention to detail;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Strong computer skills.