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Design Technologist

Canadian Timberframes Ltd. 🇨🇦 Golden, British Columbia, Canada

$38 - $44 (CAD) Full-time Senior

The Production Designer is responsible for designing and drafting timber frame structures to meet customer requirements while ensuring quality control throughout the production process. They also coach and mentor junior designers and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Meets with client/architect/designer/builder/engineer to discuss customer requirements, expectations, and budget
  • Prepares preliminary design sketches, design time, estimated machine time, board foot requirement, wood piece count, timber list, and hand joinery for cost estimates
  • Reviews with Operations Manager &/or Peers: designs, specifications, alterations, cost estimates, and quality control checks
  • Designs timber frame models & enclosure systems, develops connection details, generates review drawings, and prepares material lists & sawmill lists
  • Liaises with internal teams and clients to maintain timeline of project and develops good working relationships

Requirements

  • Experience in design, drafting, and project management
  • Strong understanding of design principles and construction methods
  • Proficient with Cambium software by Hundegger
  • Knowledge of CAD program by CADWORK
  • Ability to manage time, scope of project, and project complexities

Benefits

  • Wages: $38 - $44 an hour
  • Starting at 15 days of paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Company RRSP matching program
  • Work social events
  • Joining a great team of people

Key Skills

Design Drafting Project Management Cambium Software CAD Program Construction Methods Time Management Project Planning Communication Teamwork

About Canadian Timberframes Ltd.

Canadian Timberframes Ltd. is a locally owned Golden, British Columbia-based business in operation since 1999, supplying timber frames throughout North America and Internationally. Our projects are comprised of residential, commercial and municipal structures of all magnitudes, from simple building accents to entire timber frame structures. Canadian Timberframes has a reputation for producing high-end, Douglas-fir timber frames. Quality and service are our highest priority, achieved by using our extensive experience in timber selection and processing by utilizing today's best design software, manufacturing equipment and by employing knowledgeable professionals at every stage of development. At Canadian Timberframes we are passionate about our work. Our philosophy is to provide our clients with: • Personal timely service • Attention to detail • Outstanding quality • Exceptional value

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