May 3, 2026 – August 29, 2026

Junior Architectural Designer (Summer Intern)

10 hours/week

$25-30/hr (commensurate with experience)

About Us

Biotecture Inc. is evolving into a multidisciplinary parent company advancing socially responsible architecture, real estate development, innovation, and strategic foresight. We are grounded in principles of justice, sustainability, and community resilience, and we prioritize partnerships that benefit historically marginalized and equity-deserving communities.

Biotecture Inc. Architects is the architectural arm of this ecosystem, with an emerging focus on humanitarian, health-centred, and regenerative design. We explore how architecture can support healing, dignity, and agency—particularly for communities who have been underserved or systematically excluded.

Role Overview

Our Junior Architectural Designer (Summer Intern) will play a key role in shaping Biotecture Inc. Architects’ early design language and narrative for humanitarian work. This internship is for a final-year architecture student who is deeply interested in:

• Social enterprise and community development

• Regenerative and climate-resilient futures

• Inclusive, trauma-informed, and accessibility-focused design

• Innovation at the intersections of architecture, health, and systems change

This is a part-time, project-based, design-focused role emphasizing conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and research-informed design.

Eligibility

· Applicant must be enrolled in their final year of a CACB accredited Master’s in Architecture program in Canada: https://cacb.ca/accreditation/accredited-programs/

· Applicant must be enrolled in full or part-time studies for at least the first 30 days of the internship at an eligible school listed on the Government of Canada's website: List of designated educational institutions - Canada.ca

Project Briefs

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering fully developed conceptual drawings and renderings for two humanitarian projects:

Community Centre in Gaza

• A resilient, community-led gathering space that supports healing, education, and social cohesion.

• Focus on flexible, multipurpose spaces; climate-responsive design; and culturally grounded programming

Dementia Village in Canada

• A small-scale, village-like environment that centres dignity, autonomy, and safety for residents living with dementia.

• Focus on wayfinding, sensory comfort, nature integration, and supportive community infrastructure.

Scope may also include early-stage ideation for future humanitarian concepts (e.g., Indigenous-led healing or cultural spaces) as time and capacity allow.

Key Responsibilities

· Concept Development & Design

o Develop conceptual site plans, massing, and spatial layouts for the two core projects.

o Produce drawings, diagrams, and visual narratives that communicate design intent clearly to non-architect audiences.

· Visualizations & Presentation

o Create compelling renderings, diagrams, and presentation boards suitable for portfolios, stakeholder conversations, and future funding applications.

o Prepare a concise design package for each project (e.g., 3–5 boards and a brief written narrative for each concept).

· Research & Precedent Studies

o Conduct precedent research on humanitarian architecture, dementia care environments, trauma-informed design, and/or community-led spaces in conflict and post-conflict contexts.

o Summarize findings in short memos or visual research sheets that inform design decisions.

· Inclusive & Regenerative Design Integration

o Integrate EDIDA principles (equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, accessibility) into design thinking and documentation.

o Consider mental health, sensory experiences, and culturally responsive design in spatial strategies.

· Collaboration & Communication

o Attend regular virtual check-ins to discuss progress, iterate on concepts, and align with Biotecture Inc.’s broader mission.

o Clearly communicate design rationale in both visual and written form.

Qualifications

• Currently in the final year of a CACB-accredited M.Arch program in Canada.

• A strong interest in social innovation, systems change, community development, and regenerative design.

• Demonstrated design skills through studio work, competitions, or previous experience.

• Proficiency with relevant design tools such as Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, or similar, and Adobe Creative Cloud or similar (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for presentation. The successful candidate is responsible for providing their own software.

• LEED and/or WELL AP certification or similar preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable explaining design thinking to non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

· This role is part-time and can be completed remotely within Canada.

· The position will remain open until an ideal candidate is found.

· The successful candidate will receive a verbal offer of employment, with finalization contingent upon securing external funding in spring 2026.

To Apply:

• Submit the following as a single PDF (max. 15 MB) to Mindy Tindall (Founder & CEO) care of Hannah McKail (Executive Assistant) at hannah@biotectureinc.com:

• Cover letter (1 page)

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• Portfolio (or provide us with the link)

• Subject line: Junior Architectural Designer (Summer Intern) – [Your Name]

Applications without a cover letter or sent through LinkedIn will not be reviewed.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and those with lived experience of marginalization. If you require accommodations to apply, please contact mindy@biotectureinc.com and we’ll be happy to support you.

Location: Edmonton, Alberta (primarily work from home but some in-person meetings/events required)
Type: 3-month contract for probationary period, renewable in 6-month terms
Hours: Minimal hours, high responsibility (flexible 1-7 hrs/week, evolving with time)
Compensation: $27-40/hr

About Us

Biotecture Inc. is an emerging multidisciplinary company working at the intersection of socially responsible architecture, land stewardship, innovation, and strategic foresight. We advance justice-oriented, sustainability-driven work in partnership with communities and institutions, with a particular focus on equity-deserving and historically marginalized groups.

As a founder-led company in an early but intentional growth phase, we value clarity, care, and systems that support long-term resilience.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and intrinsically motivated Fractional Operations Coordinator to support our busy Founder & CEO across multiple business ventures and federal, provincial, and municipal governance roles.

This role is best suited for someone who excels at execution, organization, and follow-through, and who would enjoy supporting a values-driven leader across both professional and personal logistics. We are looking for someone who understands that support roles are about reducing friction. This role requires follow-through and anticipatory support — you close loops, surface information at the right time, and minimize the need for follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

No week will be the same! We are seeking a leader who thrives on a commitment to trying new things.

Founder & Personal Support

·         Calendar management, scheduling, and downtime protection

·         Travel and event logistics/setup

·         Administrative and life management tasks that reduce cognitive load

·         Tracking commitments and deadlines across multiple roles

·         Develop lightweight operational systems

Academic & Professional Support

• Administrative support for doctoral program application processes

• Document preparation, organization, and submission tracking

• Managing job applications, board tasks, and governance-related applications and materials

Business & Administrative Support

·         Assisting with policy, process, and documentation development

·         Research support

·         Stakeholder coordination

·         Supporting company projects and initiatives

·         Tracking tasks and performing ongoing followup

Education

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in operations, business, public administration, communications, or related domains

·         Bonus: Entrepreneurial experience, MBA, project management certification, change management/executive coaching experience

Qualifications

·         3+ years supporting leadership

·         Analytical reasoning skills and ability to synthesize information into clear summaries

·         Comfort navigating digital tools, cloud-based systems, and asynchronous communication environments

·         Operated in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

·         Managed confidential information and sensitive decisions

·         Exposure to regulated environments

·         Proven ability to anticipate problems

Core Competencies

·         Situational awareness (Can you differentiate what information matters and to whom?)

·         High responsiveness to feedback (How do you absorb constructive criticism?)

·         High ownership (You find and solve problems before they become an issue.)

·         Decision framing (Can you present options clearly and succinctly?)

·         Systems thinking (Do you reduce complexity and cognitive load?)

·         Boundary respect and enforcement (How do you maintain work priorities?)

·         Written synthesis (Clear and concise briefs and summaries.)

·         Articulate communication (Do you speak and write clearly?)

·         Emotional steadiness (Self-regulated, not reactive.)

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have supported executives/founders

• Embody a growth mindset and love learning

• Enjoy working independently in ambiguity with creative freedom

• Are keen to build a relationship with an energetic values-based leader

• Desire a socially impactful role

• Thrive in collaborative, values-driven work environments

Non-Negotiables:

·         Comfortable working with a neurodivergent leader and able to support energy management

·         Professional maturity to represent the founder appropriately in diverse environments

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Proactive ability to flag risks early

·         High standards and attention to detail

·         Ability to hold complexity and maintain strict confidentiality

·         Mission-aligned drive to improve quality of life and existing systems

·         Adaptable, flexible, and innovative

·         Comfortable questioning assumptions, decisions, and providing constructive feedback to drive our mission forward

·         Clear criminal record check

Bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with architecture, real estate/land stewardship, and/or urban planning

• Experience working with Indigenous communities, racialized groups, or disability justice frameworks

• A background in inclusive communications or design justice

To Apply:

1.    Send an expression of interest (in any format – written, video, audio, and beyond!) and resume to mindy@biotectureinc.com.

2.    Selected applicants will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire.

3.    Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview.

Please note: This is the only application method. Applications sent on LinkedIn and Indeed will not be reviewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the ideal candidate is selected.

We welcome and encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and those with lived experience of marginalization.  If you require accommodations to apply, please contact mindy@biotectureinc.com and we’ll be happy to support you.