Senior Architectural Technologist - Detailer

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 – Detailer and play a key role focused on the development, coordination, and resolution of architectural details that translate design concepts into clear, buildable construction solutions. You will collaborate with Project Leads, Project Managers, Designers, and fellow Technologists and play a critical role in ensuring design intent is effectively realized through high-quality construction documentation and technical detailing.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of building systems, envelope design, constructability, and building code requirements, combined with advanced Revit proficiency and strong problem-solving skills. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can identify and resolve technical challenges while maintaining design integrity, building performance, 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:

• Translate design intent into constructable detail drawings
• Develops, evaluates, and refines architectural details to resolve design, constructability, coordination, and technical challenges while maintaining project intent, code compliance, and building performance.
• Utilize Revit to prepare and coordinate drawings for 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
• 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:

• 5 + years of experience with a degree or diploma in Architectural Technology/ Architecture/ Design/ relevant field
• Experience in cultural, higher education, or high-end residential
• Experience with envelope design and detailing
• Ability to translate design intent into constructable details
• Experience preparing Construction Documents, Building Permit Applications, Tender Sets and Issuance of Construction
• 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 and National Building Code
• Escalating items relating to decisions/challenges from the Design and Contract Admin Team
• Proficiency in Revit for Construction Documents, Tender Sets, and Issuance of Construction

Required Competencies:

• The tools and software that you will be using in this role:

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• Revit / Revit 360
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Suite
• Creative Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Project Coordination
• Conflict Resolution
• Effective Communication & Collaboration
• Stakeholder Relations
• Emotional Intelligence

Position Compensation:

· $80,000 - $110,000 / year

Position Location:

• HPA Toronto Studio

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.

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We do not use artificial intelligence at any stage of our recruitment, screening, or hiring process.