Senior Architectural Technologist

Location: Midhurst

Madison Taylor Design provides architectural, landscape architecture, interior design, and construction management services for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients throughout Ontario. Through our Integrated Design approach, our team works collaboratively across disciplines to create exceptional projects from initial planning through construction.

Our custom residential projects are often located on complex properties with unique planning, environmental, and regulatory challenges. From waterfront developments and environmentally sensitive lands to conservation authority approvals and complex municipal applications, our team specializes in finding creative solutions that transform challenging sites into extraordinary homes.

Position Summary
This role is focused on the technical development, coordination, and delivery of custom residential projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing detailed drawing packages, coordinating consultants, navigating planning and approval processes, and supporting projects through permit and construction documentation.

This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys technical problem solving, working through complex site constraints, and coordinating the many moving pieces required to bring exceptional residential projects to life.

Key Responsibilities
Architectural Drafting & Technical Documentation

Develop detailed architectural drawing packages for custom residential projects from preliminary design through construction documentation.

Produce accurate site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and permit drawings.

Translate approved design concepts into practical, buildable solutions while maintaining design intent.

Develop and maintain Revit models throughout all project phases.

Ensure drawings meet company standards and are coordinated, accurate, and ready for submission or construction.

Apply a strong understanding of residential construction methods, detailing, and building systems throughout project development.

Planning Approvals & Municipal Coordination

Prepare and coordinate drawing packages and supporting documentation for municipal approvals, conservation authority applications, minor variances, zoning reviews, and other planning processes.

Analyze zoning requirements, development constraints, environmental considerations, and site-specific regulations.

Coordinate directly with municipalities, conservation authorities, planning consultants, and regulatory agencies throughout the approval process.

Assist in developing design and site planning solutions that balance client goals with regulatory requirements.

Track approval timelines and coordinate responses to agency comments and requirements.

Consultant Coordination

Coordinate project information with structural, civil, mechanical, landscape, surveying, environmental, geotechnical, arborist, and planning consultants.

Review consultant drawings and reports to ensure consistency and integration with architectural documentation.

Manage consultant deliverables and ensure information is incorporated into project drawings accurately and efficiently.

Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication between consultants, clients, contractors, and internal team members.

Permit & Construction Documentation

Develop comprehensive permit and construction drawing packages for custom residential projects.

Coordinate revisions and updates throughout planning, permitting, and construction phases.

Ensure projects comply with applicable zoning by-laws, Ontario Building Code requirements, and municipal regulations.

Assist project teams in resolving technical challenges throughout project delivery.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Support quality control reviews and company drafting standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation, coordination, and project delivery processes.

Collaborate closely with architectural designers, interior designers, landscape architects, and construction team members to deliver fully integrated project solutions.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience preparing architectural construction documentation for custom residential projects within Canada.

Advanced proficiency in Revit.

Strong understanding of residential construction methods, detailing, and building systems within Ontario.

Experience coordinating planning approvals, municipal applications, and consultant teams.

Working knowledge of zoning by-laws,…