Career Opportunities

Senior Design Technologist

Hybrid | Peterborough • Kitchener • Collingwood

That’s more than our purpose. It’s Unity’s promise.

Unity Design Studio is a B Corp certified practice shaping spaces where people live, learn, gather, and grow. We believe in design that serves people, strengthens communities, and leaves the world better than we found it.

We lead by questioning, exploring, and imagining new possibilities.

We serve by listening deeply and designing with care for people and place.

We deliver by bringing vision to life with craft, clarity, and integrity.

Our studios evolve because our people do. We seek those who push, question, and reach, because that’s where the most meaningful work happens. It comes from people who are hungry to learn, open to challenge, and bring purpose to what they create. 

Collaboration keeps that energy alive. We work hard, laugh often, and keep pushing for better, because the world needs more than buildings. The world needs people who believe in what they build. 

Join us. Let’s Design with Impact.

Design with Impact.

We require a senior architectural technologist with extensive Revit experience and strong BIM skills who is capable of coordinating with consultants and producing accurate drawing packages and details. This is a production forward role. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can assist in supporting early career technologists and be an integral and accountable member of a project team.

Who You Are

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist and lead in the continued development and maintenance of the office drawing standards and details.

  • Assist in the creative development of a project from inception through to detail design, contract documents, and review of consultants’ and contractors’ work.

  • Develop projects in Building Information Modelling (BIM)., including:

    • Develop Unity BIM capabilities to meet and exceed the demands of the industry, while formulating long-range goals and objectives to keep us at the forefront of software and technology.

    • Establish and implement strategies and goals with the Director of Technical Standards and Principals to assist in meeting the goals and objectives of Unity for improved efficiency and production.

    • Work with the Project Team Leads to review issues and establish a basis for implementing Unity established goals and objectives across all projects.

    • Assist in the production of Unity design documentation phases with BIM Execution Plans, modeling of Revit families/content, creation and maintenance of standard units and details, automating routines to support Unity standards with increased efficiency and productivity in utilizing the software.

  • Be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality control and completion of projects, ensuring consistency with design intent, studio strategy, commitments, and goals.

  • See the big picture and expertly coordinate multiple channels by keeping aware of the project, client goals, and managing internal resources and budget.

  • Coordinate and work with project team members, including consultants, in a collaborative approach.

  • Build and maintain strong relationship with clients and consultants.

  • Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Studio to ensure a clean and managed working environment is met.

Key Skills / Experience:

  • Diploma from an accredited Architectural Technologist Program, or equivalent.

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

  • Relevant experience using Revit, BIM, and collaboration software in the workforce.

  • Excellent oral & written communication skills.

  • Strong knowledge of Canadian/Ontario building code and standards, building science, and construction details.

  • Strong work ethic, team player, and pro-active attitude.

  • Highly organized and detail oriented.

What we offer

  • An opportunity to work for the highest-ranking B Corp certified architectural firm in Canada.

  • A competitive salary with advancement and growth opportunities.

  • Extended Health Benefits (Health, Life and Dental).

  • Professional association fees paid by Unity (OAA, RAIC).

  • Continuing education allowance of $1500.00 annually.

  • Opportunity to participate in a mentorship program.

  • Hybrid work environment with 3 days on site in Peterborough and 2 days remotely.

  • Salary range of $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 commensurate with experience.

What you can expect during the hiring process:

  • 1st interview with the Administrative Principal and the Director, BIM.

  • All applicants will be notified of whether they will advance.

  • Exercise to prepare in advance of the 2nd interview.

  • 2nd interview with Principals of Unity.

  • Decision and offer within 2 weeks of commencing the interview process.

     

Unity prides itself on our fair and equitable hiring practices. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of contact and provisions will be arranged. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Administrative Principal Kristy Hook at khook@unitydesignstudio.ca

This job posting closes on March 27th, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Unity Design Studio.