Glenn Piotrowski Architect Ltd.
Who We Are:
Glenn Piotrowski Architect Ltd. is a 10-employee architecture and design practice located in Oakville, Ontario.
We have been practicing architecture for over 45 years. We do a variety of project types. Recently we have been involved with:
- 5 film production sound stages on Toronto’s waterfront.
- A 585,000 SF office and state-of-the-art parcel sort facility in Toronto that is the largest industrial project in Canada with Zero Carbon Building Standard designation.
- Multiple phased office, industrial, speculative, and purpose-built buildings in the GTA.
Our passion and motivation is to provide our clients with the highest level of service, expertise, and design based on parameters for the project.
We believe architecture and design has an essential role in the world and we should always be striving to do things the right way, a better way. We are equally committed to accessibility and sustainability as we are to design and function and how all of these parameters can work together.
We are motivated by our past successes and repeat work with clients who share our vision to do things better.
Who we are seeking:
- Individuals that are organized, self motivated and interested in taking initiative and working alongside project leaders to deliver detailed and accurate work.
- Eager to learn, grow, and work well either within a project team or with individual tasks.
- Individuals with an academic architecture background.
- Background in architectural design and construction documentation.
- Start Date: June 2026
Qualifications & Qualities:
- Experienced in permit and construction drawings. Excellent working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Rendering skills with 3Ds Max or similar program is a plus.
- Knowledgeable and familiar with referencing and using the Ontario Building Code for drawing preparation and to communicate with clients, municipalities, and contractors.
- Knowledge of construction details, materials, methods, and descriptions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Speak well, draw well, and write well. Attention to detail, organization, and execution.
Duties/ What you will do:
- Assist Office Principals and Project Architects with the preparation of schematic designs/ drawings & presentation drawings, design development drawings, and construction documents.
- Drawing preparation in coordination with the Ontario Building Code, Code Matrices, SB-10 & SB-12 requirements, and ULC design information.
- Review shop drawings and assist project leads with RFI, SI, and Change Order documentation.
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $90,000 depending on skills and experience.
Why GPA:
We want all our employees to be successful both professionally and personally. Everyone has unique and different personal circumstances that are important to balance with workplace responsibilities. We offer a variety of accommodations to promote employee well being and work/ life balance. Such as:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Paid office closure between Christmas and New Years holidays
- Bonus pay
- Financial support for professional development and licensing
- Virtual continued education seminars
- Opportunity to work with principals of the office on a routine basis
We want our team and individuals to be the best they can be. A small design practice offers opportunity to work alongside principals and project leaders to quickly increase knowledge and experience. Working in a smaller practice is best suited to those who want to learn new things quickly and continue to demonstrate an ability to take on more responsibility.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
