Walter Fedy are offering a number of roles -please scroll down for further details. WalterFedy has been delivering fully integrated
Architectural, Engineering and Project Management
solutions to our customers for nearly 60
years. As an innovative design studio, we are
strategically positioned to work as a collaborative
team, generating a wide range of exciting and
cutting edge projects.
Located in the Region of Waterloo, the firm is part
of a thriving economic climate in Canada’s
Technology Triangle which is home to three renowned
post-secondary and numerous cultural institutions,
as well as internationally recognized technology
companies. Customers benefit from WalterFedy’s
multi-disciplined expertise, single source of
responsibility, and design solutions that exceed
their expectations. The firm’s wide range of current
projects includes educational, multi-residential,
commercial, institutional, and healthcare
facilities, many with a sustainable design focus. As
WalterFedy continues to grow to meet the needs of
customers both locally and abroad, the firm is
looking for talented individuals to join their
Kitchener-based architectural team.
Senior Architect
WalterFedy is seeking a senior design professional
(Senior Architect) to complement our Integrated
Design Studio and take part in all stages of project
delivery for a wide range of exciting, innovative
projects. Applicants should have a minimum of 8 - 10
years of experience delivering quality
institutional, recreational and commercial projects
and enjoy working in a collaborative project team
environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop
exceptional building designs based on project
parameters
- Produce
written scopes of work for architectural designs
based on initial project information and customer
meetings
- Analyze
project objectives and desired outcomes in order to
develop cost effective task plans to complete work
on time and within budget
- Apply
knowledge of applicable building codes and work with
code officials and other design professionals when
an interpretation to building codes is required
- Prepare and
deliver comprehensive project reports and
presentations at design milestones
- Coordinate
all aspects of project document completion
- Review
construction budgets
- Provide
review through construction and collaborate with all
partners to issue instructions and changes as
required
- Assist in the
education and development of design staff and act as
resource for design questions
- Participate
in the expansion of TWFP business/client base
through direct marketing activities.
Qualifications:
- Award-winning
designer in the fields of Health Care, and/or
Commercial facilities
- Ability to
define and execute project requirements
- Ability to
manage customers, design staff & technical staff
for multiple projects
- Self-motivated team leader
- Proven
detailing knowledge
- Proven
experience in sustainable design
- Strong
interest in business development.
This role demands excellent design and communication
skills. The successful applicant will also
possess exceptional organizational, human-relations,
technical, and problem-solving abilities to
accompany their leadership role.
We offer a competitive salary on top of company
benefits as well as growth potential. If you are
interested in becoming part of our team, please
email or forward your resume to:
Elena Huizingh, Human Resource Services
WalterFedy
675 Queen St South
Kitchener, Ontario N2M 1A1
Fax: (519) 576-5499
Email: hr@twfp.com
Specifications Writer:WalterFedy is seeking a Senior Specifications Writer
to prepare project manuals for a variety of complex
building and project types in our collaborative,
multi-disciplinary firm.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare
Project Manuals (for select highly complex projects
with project types including educational,
commercial, health care, industrial)
- Interpret
architectural, engineering and contract documents
(drawings and specifications) and assist the Project
Manager in locating information particular to the
project
- Oversee the
preparation of Project Manuals
- Assist
trained Project Team members including Architects
and Engineers to prepare Project Manuals
- Provide
Project Manual Training
- Educate staff
on issues related to specifications
- Collaborate
with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and
Designers
- Ensure
correct budgeting for specification production
- Coordinate
scheduling and production of Project Manuals
- Collaborate
with Project Teams
- Act as a
resource for technical questions as well as material
and product selection
- Other duties
as assigned
Qualifications:
- 15+ years in
architectural profession with minimum 10+ years
experience in North America
- 10+ years of
dedicated specification writing for various building
types
- Bachelors
degree in Architecture, or Certificate in
Architectural Technology
- Strong
communication skills
- Registered
Specification Writer (RSW)
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Preferred:
- Active member
of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
- Certified
Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Active member
of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
- LEED AP
Why Join Our Team? We offer challenging and
rewarding careers, and are committed to integrity
and business ethics, with safety as a top priority.
We promote a healthy balance between our employees’
professional and personal lives, taking time to
appreciate our work and celebrate our achievements.
Energy Analyst
Position Overview:
This position focuses on simulating building energy
use through energy modeling software throughout all
phases of a project from conceptual development to
as-built and post-construction. The incumbent is
required to work collaboratively with all design
disciplines, as well as independently with the
customer and third parties.
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for the creation of energy models for varying size
and type of building
- Read and
interpret project documentation and specifications
of energy-related systems / sustainable design /
LEED, including energy modeling inputs and outputs,
LEED templates, calculations, specifications, and
architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
drawings
- Creating
zoning diagrams for buildings based on other design
discipline systems (mechanical/electrical)
- Responsible
for correctness of calculations, inputs, and
workarounds
- Troubleshooting energy model situations
- Coordinate,
create, and input all required LEED credit
documentation for third party reviews
- Energy
modeling calibrations
Skills/Abilities Required:
- Minimum 3+
years of experience energy modeling
- Intermediate
to advanced experience in eQuest required
- Knowledge and
experience of EE4, DOE-2 kernel and EnergyPlus
- Excellent
knowledge of MNECB, ASHREA 90.1 (2004, 2007 &
2010 preferred)
- Background in
mechanical or electrical design and building
sciences is preferred
- University
degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or
Mathematics or equivalent
- P.Eng or
P.Eng eligible is an asset
- Accreditation
as LEED AP is considered an asset
- Strong
written and oral communication skills
Architectural Technologist
Position Description:
WalterFedy is seeking an outstanding Architectural
Technologist to that will work in our Integrated
Design Studio to help to develop architectural
design services and solutions and act as a
specialist in the science of architecture, building
design and construction. In this role you will be
working closely with several architects on various
projects. You will form the link between the
architect’s concept and the completed construction,
bridging the gap between the idea of an attractive
functional building and the reality of that building
performing successfully.
Responsibilities:
- Apply
knowledge of codes, standards and construction
technology to solve specific design problems and
implement solutions;
- Determine
survey requirements for existing building conditions
and plan effective gathering of information of
existing measurements, equipment and services;
- Responsible
for accuracy and completeness of information;
- Develop
drawings from rough architectural sketches, being
able to fill in the detail in the sprint of the
design;
- Apply
principles to unique drawing details;
- Display a
sound knowledge of architectural systems ;
- Contribute to
planning applications and other regulatory
application procedures;
- Produce,
analyze and advise on detailed specifications for
suitable materials or processes to be used;
- Review of
shop drawings related to the fabrication of
construction elements for accuracy
- Monitor
projects during construction for compliance with
construction drawings
Qualifications:
- knowledge of
architectural engineering principles, methods and
practices
- Comprehensive
knowledge of design, specifications, construction
and contracting techniques
- Familiarity
with construction related standards
- Excellent
drafting and graphic presentation skills in AutoCAD.
- Ability to
manage multiple and changing priorities, to be
flexibility and shift priorities as needed to deal
with demands of changed conditions
- Excellent
verbal and written communication and organizational
skills
- Ability to
analyze issues of various complexity and identify
appropriate courses of action, using sound judgment
and well developed problem solving skills
- Completion of
a Diploma in Architectural Technology, and/or
registered or eligible for registration with
OAAAS/OACETT would be considered an asset
Why Join Our Team? We offer challenging and
rewarding careers, and are committed to integrity
and business ethics, with safety as a top priority.
We promote a healthy balance between our employees’
professional and personal lives, taking time to
appreciate our work and celebrate our achievements.
To learn more about our company visit our website at
: www.walterfedy.com .
Intern Architect
WalterFedy has been delivering fully integrated
Architectural, Engineering and Project Management
solutions to our customers for 60 years. As an
innovative design studio, we are strategically
positioned to work as a collaborative team,
generating a wide range of exciting and cutting edge
projects. Current projects include commercial,
institutional, educational and recreational
buildings, with a sustainable design focus.
Position Description:
WalterFedy is seeking an outstanding Intern
Architect to work collaboratively within our
Integrated Design Studio on all aspects of project
delivery with the goal of presenting innovative,
architecturally excellent projects to our customers
and our community.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with
Project Architect through the development of
design concepts
- Prepare architectural
presentation documents
- Research building
science, sustainable design and design solutions
related to project work
- Provide Building Code
and Zoning Bylaw research and support
- Prepare Contract
Documents in collaboration with the design studio
Qualifications:
- Professional
degree in Architecture and a minimum of 2 years of
architectural office experience
- Intern Architect with
the Ontario Association of Architects (or eligible
to become an Intern Architect)
- Self-motivated
individual capable of assuming increasing
responsibility for both current and future
projects with an interest in growing with the firm.
- Ability
to multi-task and coordinate efforts on multiple
projects in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated
strong skills in creative design solutions,
innovative thinking and research
- Knowledge of the Ontario
Building Code, building systems and materials.
- Strong
working knowledge of current versions of AutoCAD, 3D
Max, Sketch-up, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Illustrator,
and Microsoft Office Suite. Revit experience
is considered an asset.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiastic
team player who thrives in a collaborative
environment
- LEED AP
If you are interested in becoming part of our team,
please email or forward your resume to:
Human Resource Services
WalterFedy
675 Queen St S
Kitchener, ON N2M 1A1
Fax: (519) 576-5499
Email: hr@walterfedy.com
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Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy.
Working Conditions and Safety
Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am –
4:00pm. Some time on site assisting with
existing building information gathering may be
required
Work shall be within the company safety policies and
procedures, and all applicable federal or provincial
legislation.
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