Posted 10 days ago
Architectural Technologist - Store Design
@ Laura Canada
Laval, Quebec
Overview
Laura Canada is hiring an Architectural Technologist to support planning, design and execution of retail store projects for the Laura and Melanie Lyne brands. The role prepares construction drawings, technical details and coordinates with design, construction and consultant teams. The posting asks for a diploma or degree in architectural technology or a related field, 5+ years of drafting experience and valid driver's licence, with travel to project sites as required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and coordinate construction drawings and technical details for retail stores
- Develop and maintain CAD standards, templates and block libraries for both brands
- Review consultant drawings for alignment with standards and design intent
- Ensure drawings comply with building codes, accessibility and landlord criteria
- Provide technical support through construction, including shop drawing review
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in architectural technology, architecture, interior design or related field
- 5+ years of architectural drafting or architectural technology experience
- Advanced AutoCAD proficiency; Revit an asset
- Strong knowledge of construction documentation and building codes
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Architectural Technology, Architecture, Interior Design |
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Laura Canada
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Parce que les gens font toute la différence. / Because people make all the difference.
Full company description
Laura Canada est une fière entreprise canadienne familiale, un détaillant de vêtements pour femmes qui possède deux grandes marques : Laura et Melanie Lyne. Depuis plus de 90 ans, nous concevons, produisons et offrons des vêtements aux femmes dans tout le pays. Aujourd’hui, nous comptons plus de 140 magasins à l’échelle nationale et employons plus de 2 000 personnes. Notre mission : Nous inspirons le vivre-ensemble à travers la joie de la mode. Chaque jour, nos gens donnent vie à cette mission en : 1.Visant l’excellence – placer la barre haut, avec intention. 2.Prenant en charge – agir en faisant preuve de responsabilité et d’initiative. 3.Prêtant attention – remarquer ce que les autres pourraient ne pas voir. 4.Parlant avec courage – communiquer avec honnêteté, clarté et bienveillance. 5.Établissant des liens – établir des relations solides, à l’interne comme à l’externe. Chez Laura Canada, la mode n’est pas uniquement une affaire de style, c’est une façon de rassembler les Canadiennes. // Laura Canada is a proudly Canadian, family-owned fashion retailer, home to two leading women’s brands: Laura and Melanie Lyne. For over 90 years, we’ve designed, produced, and delivered fashion to women across the country . Today, we have 140+ stores nationwide and employ over 2,000 people. Our mission: We inspire togetherness through the joy of fashion. Every day, our people bring this mission to life by: 1.Pursuing Excellence – raising the bar with intention. 2.Taking Charge – acting with ownership and initiative. 3.Paying Attention – noticing what others might miss. 4.Speaking with Courage – communicating with honesty, clarity, and care. 5.Connecting – building meaningful relationships inside and out. At Laura Canada, fashion isn’t just about style—it’s how we bring Canadian women together.
- LinkedIn followers
- 63,236
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,045
- Reported office locations
- 3000, boul le Corbusier, Laval, Québec H7L 3W2, CA
- 2955 Rue Jules-Brillant, Laval, Quebec H7P 6B2, CA
- Business categories
- Apparel
- Fashion
- Lifestyle
- Retail
- Web Design
- Other recorded names
- Laura Canada
- L’équipe de l’acquisition de talents de Laura Canada | Laura Canada Talent Acquisition Team
- Specialties
- retail
- Fashion
- e-commerce
- sales
- customer care
- career growth
- Design
- collaboration
- Innovation
- Marketing
- and Team Spirit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Laura Canada est une fière entreprise canadienne familiale, un détaillant de vêtements pour femmes qui possède deux grandes marques : Laura et Melanie Lyne. Depuis plus de 90 ans, nous concevons, produisons et offrons des vêtements aux femmes dans tout le pays. Aujourd’hui, nous comptons plus de 140 magasins à l’échelle nationale et employons plus de 2 000 personnes. Notre mission : Nous inspirons le vivre-ensemble…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Laval, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1930 |
| Specialties | retailFashione-commercesalescustomer carecareer growthDesigncollaborationInnovationMarketing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 126 |
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Join our team to achieve your full career potential!
We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine!
Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, with a strong vision for innovation and optimizing the employee and client experiences, we continue to help generations of Canadian women to look and feel their best.
The Architectural Technologist supports the planning, design, development, and execution of retail store projects for Laura and Melanie Lyne. This role is responsible for preparing and coordinating construction drawings, developing technical details, reviewing consultant documentation, and ensuring design intent is accurately translated into buildable solutions. Working collaboratively with the Store Design, Construction, and Visual teams, the Architectural Technologist helps deliver innovative, functional, and brand-consistent retail environments while ensuring compliance with building codes, landlord requirements, and industry standards.
How you will support the team:
- Developing and maintains CAD standards, drawing templates, and block libraries for both the Laura and Melanie Lyne brands to ensure consistency and efficiency across all store design projects.
- Preparing and coordinating Design Development (DD) drawing packages, translating approved design concepts into accurate and buildable technical documentation.
- Producing comprehensive construction document packages, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details, fixture layouts, millwork drawings, and finish plans.
- Developing technical details and construction solutions that support design intent, brand standards, constructability, and cost-effective execution.
- Coordinating with the Store Design, Construction, Visual, and external consultant teams to ensure drawings are complete, coordinated, and ready for permit and construction.
- Reviewing consultant drawings and construction documentation to ensure alignment with company standards, project requirements, and design intent.
- Ensuring all drawings comply with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, landlord criteria, and industry best practices.
- Provideing technical support throughout the project lifecycle by responding to design coordination requests, reviewing shop drawings, and assisting with construction-related technical issues as required.
The people who thrive with us have:
- A diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in architectural drafting or architectural technology, preferably in retail or commercial projects
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is considered an asset
- Strong understanding of construction documentation, detailing, and building codes
- Experience developing CAD standards, templates, and drawing libraries is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and knowledge of building codes and standards
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Don't miss this chance to join an exceptional team!
Laura Canada is a family-owned retailer housing two iconic women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and sell our fashion collections across Canada.
We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 retail store locations as well as operating laura.ca and melanielyne.com.
We attribute our success to the unwavering commitment of our teams to delivering outstanding customer experiences while embodying our shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, performance, and passion.
At Laura Canada, we believe that delivering an outstanding customer experience is driven by our commitment to an outstanding employee experience.
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