GTA Architecture Ltd.

01/13/2023

09/09/2022

The GTA Architecture team is happy to share these great news!
The Siwoski Professional Building in Vernon BC made it among the 3 finalists out of 156 entries to the 2022 Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards. 🙂

Siwoski Professional Building - Vernon, BC
GTA Architecture and Chriscan Construction
https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/business/the-thompson-okanagan-commercial-building-awards-are-back/

06/10/2022

Celebrating our 2 new architects Raman Bestoon and Vincent Cole.

03/15/2021

GTA Architecture is seeking a Project Administrator to join our team based in Kelowna, BC.
We are looking for self-motivated people who are reliable administrators with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

The role includes but is not limited to;
• Prepare, process and track all project-related documents including fee proposals, contracts, change orders, document releases, payment applications and certificates of substantial completion.
• Route Submittals, RFIs and other documents for issuance and maintain accurate logs per established system (this is critical to ensure that construction schedules are maintained and GTA’s exposure to possible liability is protected).
• Manage the teams workflow schedule
• Work closely with team leaders so they are aware and prepared for meetings
• Set up and maintain project files per established procedures
• Create, proof, edit, copy and mail general and project-related correspondence (specifications, letters, meeting notes, transmittals, reports, estimates, graphs, charts, schedules, etc.).
• Input team projects, team hours into our invoicing system
• Issue monthly invoices and statements
• Track payments and deposits
• Manage multiple projects and individual calendars in Outlook
• Assist with general office duties as needed

Role Qualifications:
• Able to work independently and efficiently under pressing deadline situations while maintaining good working relationships with teams and staying abreast of daily work requirements.
• Meticulous organizational and filing skills.
• Must be articulate with excellent communication skills and writing abilities; excellent spelling, grammatical and typing abilities.
• Proficient in the following software applications:
o MS Word, Excel & Outlook
o InDesign a plus, though not required.
o Contract Document software a plus, though not required
o Ability to work in multiple computer programs simultaneously
o Minimum of 2-3 years of mid-level administrative experience, preferably some within the A/E/C field
o Knowledge of architectural/engineering terminology desired

Apply With:
• Cover letter
• Resume

03/12/2021

GTA Architecture is seeking a Front Desk Administrator to join our team based in Kelowna, BC.

We are looking for self-motivated people who are reliable administrators with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

The role includes but is not limited to;

· Performing administrative duties such as typing of proposals and documents

· Answering telephone calls, as well as screening and forwarding calls

· Managing the online filing system

· Scheduling and confirming appointments, meetings, and events

· Providing administrative support to team members as required

· Providing personal assistance to the company’s senior management

· Provide team guidance by keeping the team informed of industry events

· Identify key topics for monthly lunch and learn session

· Provide and coordinate client presentation materials using Word, InDesign, PowerPoint

· Arrange travel and associated logistics

· Accurately route and handle incoming and outgoing mail and shipments

· Collects and reconciles reimbursement requests for payments

· Reconciles monthly corporate credit account for payment

· Creates invoices for registration fees and collects payments

· Supports accounting with annual state fee billing (merging and mailing)

· Responds to telephone and electronic communications.

· Attends staff meetings as required and takes notes as necessary

· Schedule and coordinate team milestone celebrations

· Welcoming and assisting visitors in a friendly and professional manner

· Handling basic inquiries and sorting mail

· Copying, scanning, and filing documents

· Monitoring office supplies and ordering replacements

· Keeping the reception area tidy and observing professional etiquette

· Performing other administrative tasks, as required

Role Requirements:

High School Diploma minimum
Formal qualification in office administration, secretarial work, or related training
2-3 years of experience in a similar role
Exceptional ability to create a welcoming environment
Experience in answering and screening calls, as well as scheduling appointments
Ability to observe business etiquette and maintain a professional appearance
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Express
Working knowledge of printers, copiers and scanners
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Apply With:

· Cover letter
· Resume

12/09/2020

Meet the team! This is Carlos, he’s been at GTA the past 5 years as an Building designer and Project manager. He always has a smile on his face and we love having him! Thanks for all of your hard work Carlos! 🥳

12/07/2020

GTA is a strong, vibrant, multi-faceted organization located in Kelowna, BC. and is active in Architecture, interior design, planning and building envelope consulting. Our project portfolio includes Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and mixed-use projects.
GTA Architecture is seeking mature, dynamic, and highly motivated individual with a technical or construction background and broad range of skills to complement our team. You must be willing to take initiative and be proactive; have effective communication and interpersonal skills, leadership/ project management and coordination abilities.
This well-rounded person will be responsible for field services, Construction Administration, reviewing construction documents, Shop Drawings, specifications, quality control of deliverables, and some testing of assembles.
To be successful in this position, any of the following skills and experiences would be ideal:
• 5-7 years of Construction experience in a supervisory capacity
Or
• 3-5 years minimum Contract Administration and field services / site administration experience
Or
• Technologist diploma in Architecture (i.e. graduated from BCIT, SAIT, NAIT, SIAST, etc.)
Or
• Diploma in Construction Management or Project Management

• A certificate in Building Envelope Consulting Services would be an asset, or strong understanding of Building Envelope concepts
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings for multiple disciplines
• Oversee quality control of construction documents
• Ability to review or prepare construction contracts, tenders and specifications supported by other staff
• Working knowledge of the BC Building Code
• Must possess strong time management skills and be self directed
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate with the various disciplines involved on he project, as well as with the project Architect, Design and Project Team members, Client/ owner and Sub Consultant Teams to oversee all aspects of construction administration
• Be detail oriented and efficient, with strong organization and record keeping skills, report preparation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is desirable but not essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Travel locally and regionally will be required
• Have good written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English
The successful candidate will have a positive and solution-oriented attitude in all aspects of their work and will be highly adaptable to accommodate the ever-changing expectations and schedules of the Clients and the Firm.
Our firm offers competitive salaries, group benefit packages and encourages and supports continued learning and development.
Please forward your resume and Covering letter to [email protected] with ‘Field Services’ in the subject Line. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability.
No telephone inquiries please. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

12/06/2020

That floating feel of the lightweight structure when the construction is in bare bones is certainly hypnotic.

11/19/2020

GTA is a strong, vibrant, multi-faceted organization located in Kelowna, BC. and is active in Architecture, interior design, planning and building envelope consulting. Our project portfolio includes Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and mixed-use projects.
This position is for a Senior Architectural Technologist required immediately for our Kelowna office to become part of our dynamic team. The successful applicant will be ambitious, flexible, capable initiative takers who are not afraid to take on new challenges and opportunities. This position requires the applicant to be able to follow direction well, be solution driven, be a contributing member of the design team, and be able to think conceptually, working both independently and collaboratively. The successful applicant will possess strong organizational skills and be highly proficient AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, and 2D & 3D modeling software.
To be successful, the following skills and experience are required:
• Technologist Diploma in Architecture (i.e. graduated from BCIT, SAIT, NAIT, SIAST, etc.)
• 5+ years minimum experience with an Architectural Firm(s).
• Must be eligible to be AIBC registered in the province of British Columbia.
• Understand the design and construction process from concept to completion.
• Have working knowledge of the BCBC.
• Be detail oriented, efficient, and organized, and have good record keeping skills.
• Ability to work both independently (self-directed) and collaboratively with staff, the project team, and other disciplines.
• Ability to effectively communicate on-going project schedules, deadlines, and expectations with the project team leader both verbally and graphically.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Be self-motivated, manage, and organize time well.
• Experience in co-ordinating a full set of computer construction documents.
• Ability to supervise and mentor other technologists.
• Remote work an option for the right applicant.
Our firm offers competitive salaries, group benefit packages and encourages and supports continued learning and development.
Please forward your resume, Covering letter and 2 references to [email protected] with ‘Architectural Technologist’ in the subject Line. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability.
No telephone inquiries please. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

11/17/2020

Part of our wonderful crew over here at GTA! Wishing we still had that summer sunshine ☀️

11/06/2020

So much satisfaction in seeing this design become real 😍