You ask why before how
You take time to understand the site, the approval path, and the reason behind every design decision before putting anything on paper or screen.
Tricor is a Calgary design and drafting studio where the work is real, the projects are varied, and the people around you have been doing this for a long time. If you want to build practical skills on meaningful projects, this is your next step.
Join Our Team
Not just fast. Right. Tricor works on residential, multifamily, commercial, and permit-focused projects across Calgary. The people who do well here tend to be methodical, curious, and honest about what they do not yet know. If that sounds like you, keep reading.
A Studio Built on Respect & Rigor
Tricor has grown over the years, but it has not turned into a place where you disappear into a department. You know who is working on what. You sit close to people who have been doing this for decades. When something is not working on a drawing, you talk it through, not email it through three layers of management.
That is the environment. It is not for everyone, but people who want to actually get better at this work tend to like it.
Are We a Match?
Tricor is a strong fit for people who bring curiosity, precision, reliability, and team-first thinking. In return, you get the support, depth, and stability of a Calgary design and drafting firm that genuinely invests in its people.
You take time to understand the site, the approval path, and the reason behind every design decision before putting anything on paper or screen.
You take pride in clean drawings, organized documentation, and the discipline that makes drafting work reliable for clients, builders, and municipal reviewers.
You understand that accuracy matters because clients, developers, builders, and project teams make real decisions based on the drawings you produce.
You value shared success, open communication, and the steady teamwork that keeps complex permit, design, and approval projects moving without surprises.
You have the bench strength of an experienced studio behind you. Support, drawing review, and project guidance are accessible because the team is built around it.
Tricor works on projects that push your technical judgment — developing deeper drafting standards and a stronger working understanding of Calgary's approval landscape.
Many team members build long careers here. The work has depth, the culture has respect, and professional growth is built into the daily rhythm of the studio.
Every drawing supports housing, commercial development, and community spaces — work that carries real meaning beyond the deadline.
Project Exposure
Most team members touch multiple project types over time. That breadth is part of what keeps the work from going flat.
Current Opportunities
We are always interested in connecting with talented design, drafting, permit, and project coordination professionals who want to contribute to meaningful work across Calgary and Alberta.
While specific openings change regularly, we maintain an active talent pool of aligned professionals. Submitting your profile ensures we can reach out when the right opportunity arises.
Apply Today
No active posting required. We review every application and reach out when the right fit emerges.
Before You Apply
The strongest applications include a current resume, project samples or portfolio, a brief note on your software experience (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite), and a short note on what draws you to Tricor.
Career FAQ
Considering a drafting or design career in Calgary? Here are honest answers to the most common questions about joining Tricor — who we hire, what we value, and how the process works.
Tricor typically hires architectural technologists, drafting technicians, residential designers, permit specialists, project coordinators, and development and approvals professionals. We look for people who combine technical accuracy with curiosity, strong communication, and a team-first approach to project work.
Relevant experience in drafting, residential design, commercial documentation, permitting, or technical coordination is an asset. Tricor also values mindset, learning ability, and technical curiosity. Both experienced and emerging professionals are encouraged to reach out.
A portfolio is helpful but not mandatory for every role. Project samples, a brief project summary, or a list of work types you have supported all give our team useful context. For design-heavy positions, drawing samples help demonstrate your standards and attention to detail.
AutoCAD proficiency is foundational. Experience with Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and the Adobe Creative Suite is also relevant depending on the role. We are happy to discuss specific software requirements during the conversation stage.
Yes. Tricor values mentorship and has supported the development of junior professionals who bring the right attitude, curiosity, and foundational technical skills. Entry-level applicants should demonstrate willingness to learn and a genuine understanding of what professional drafting work involves.
Absolutely. Senior architectural technologists, experienced drafting professionals, permit specialists with strong municipal process knowledge, and professionals with deep residential or commercial project backgrounds are all valued additions to the team.
Yes, and we actively encourage it. Tricor maintains a talent pool of professionals whose backgrounds align with our work. Submitting your profile means we can reach out when the right opportunity opens, often before it is publicly advertised.
After you submit your application, our team reviews your resume and supporting materials. Strong candidates are invited to a conversation focused on project experience, technical background, and mutual fit. Successful candidates are welcomed with direct project exposure and structured onboarding.
Tricor's culture is built around technical rigor, respect, mentorship, and shared accountability. The company has grown from a small Calgary drafting firm into a larger technical studio while preserving the collaborative, hands-on feel of a focused team with direct leadership access.
Yes. Mentorship is built into the daily working environment through project conversations, drawing reviews, and direct leadership access, not isolated to a formal program. Many team members have stayed long-term because the learning curve remains meaningful.
Tricor's portfolio spans residential design, infill projects, multifamily housing developments, commercial spaces, tenant improvements, permit drawing packages, rezoning applications, SDAB appeal preparation, and other approval-focused technical work across Calgary and Alberta.
Yes. Tricor welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace grounded in mutual accountability and shared technical purpose. The company values diverse perspectives and the contributions different experiences bring to design, drafting, and project coordination work.