Job Description

Posted 1 day ago

Are you someone who thrives at the intersection of design, coordination, and delivery—particularly in fast-paced retail and hospitality environments?

We’re seeking a technically strong Job Captain who takes pride in producing well-coordinated, code-compliant drawing sets and ensuring projects move forward efficiently. If you enjoy being the central link between design intent and constructible outcomes, this role offers the ownership and growth opportunity you’re ready for.

As an Architectural Job Captain, you will lead documentation and coordination for branded retail and hospitality projects across Canada and internationally. You’ll translate design concepts into highly coordinated construction drawings that support brand consistency and rollout excellence, whether for flagship retail spaces, food & beverage venues, or experiential public environments.

You’ll collaborate closely with architects, program managers, clients, consultants, and contractors while helping shape informed decisions through each project phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drawing production for retail and hospitality projects, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency
• Review and develop building details aligned with constructability and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with Canadian building + accessibility codes and landlord requirements
• Prepare submission packages and manage permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Coordinate with signage, millwork, equipment, and specialty vendors typical to retail programs
• Support planning studies, test fits, occupancy reviews, and integrated design analysis
• Maintain alignment with QA/QC standards and brand delivery frameworks
• Prioritize tasks effectively while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture
• 4–7 years of architectural experience, with strong experience in retail and/or hospitality project delivery
• Fluency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; Adobe Creative Suite required
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Smartsheet, SketchUp – an asset
• Thorough understanding of commercial building systems, accessibility requirements, and permit processes
• Proven success coordinating with landlords, consultants, and contractors in fast-paced retail environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to drive technical excellence under evolving timelines

You enjoy solving real-world challenges, aligning many moving parts, and seeing your work built at scale.

Why Join

• Employer-contributed healthcare and retirement benefits
• 5 weeks paid time off
• Hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile brands and multi-site rollout programs
• Global collaboration and future growth opportunities within a diverse team

Compensation: $70,000 – $95,000 + Bonus

If you’re excited to lead coordination for dynamic retail and hospitality environments, and be trusted as a key technical contributor, we’d love to hear from you.