Senior Technologist, Job Captain

Job Description

Welcome to Kasian, where almost 40 years of design excellence has sparked a passion for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our passion is strengthening connections between people and places by creating built environments that inspire and improve lives. With offices across Canada, we leverage the experience of our 250+ Kasian team members to deliver innovative and unique design solutions in multiple market sectors: commercial, workplace, healthcare, senior living, industrial, transportation, post-secondary and other public opportunities.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Senior Technologist, Job Captain to join our Vancouver team. Our office is engaged in a diverse portfolio of exciting projects spanning commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, hospitality, public buildings, and healthcare. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers to deliver high-quality documentation that brings projects from initial concept through to completion. Working independently or as part of a production team, you’ll take ownership of the accuracy, quality, completeness, and timeliness of drawing packages. You’ll also play a key mentorship role—guiding less experienced colleagues, sharing your expertise, and helping to solve complex technical and production challenges.

Here's what you’ll be doing at Kasian:

Regional

• Participate with and assist the Production Team Lead in collaboration with other Job Captains to create a culture of DD and CD excellence

Project Specific

• Assist the Project Manager in developing a work plan and schedule, and generate a consistent production work plan
• Assist the Project Architect and/or Project Manager to provide early input to the design team during concept and schematic design phases
• Lead, motivate, and manage project teams to produce successful construction documentation and ensure appropriate team member utilization and growth potential
• Collaborate with the Project Architect to ensure that the design intent is consistently maintained throughout the DD and CD stages
• Provide continuous leadership to the DD and CD team members on the project
• Assist the Project Manager with setting up and implementing a document control and communication plan
• Prepare, maintain, and evolve cartoon work sets
• Coordinate drawing production to accommodate the required tender packages
• Assist the Project Manager in reporting and reviewing project status
• Continuously coordinate, delegate, manage, and monitor work undertaken by production team members
• Coordinate work with outside consultants
• Coordinate documents with specifications
• Assist the Project Manager with and attend regular project meetings with the client and consultants, and/or contractors
• Organize and coordinate regular meetings with production team members
• Actively initiate/generate, review, evolve and approve appropriate technical detailing
• Conduct or coordinate all applicable building code compliance/coordinate research with suppliers or industry representatives/implement and coordinate Quality Control procedures/assist the Project Manager and /or Construction Administrator with bidding/negotiation/assist the Project Manager and/or Construction Administrator during the construction phase

Here is what you bring to Kasian:

• Minimum 8-10 years of local experience as an architectural technologist
• Proven expertise in building envelope detailing, ability to resolve complex junctions and ensure constructability and performance
• Strong background in developing full building permit and construction drawing sets
• Skilled at working drawing production and quality control of technical documents
• Advanced Revit proficiency, including model management and documentation workflows
• Ability to lead teams of junior technologists and designers, mentoring and ensuring quality standards are met
• Experience coordinating with consultants across disciplines to deliver fully integrated drawing packages
• Familiarity with tendering phase requirements, reviewing documents, and supporting bid processes
• Strong eye for detailing and technical precision, with a focus on constructability and building code compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness

Salary starts at $90,000+ per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, and skill set.

What We Offer:

• A creative and collaborative environment
• National project exposure and opportunity to support high-profile pursuits
• Mentorship and learning opportunities in business strategy and development
• Great downtown office location with easy access to public transport
• Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace

Ready to be part of a leading architectural firm? Submit your resume to elena.cowan@kasian.com