GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Production Designer is primarily responsible for ensuring that timber frame structures are designed and drafted to meet customer requirements and expectations, as well as, monitoring the production process to ensure ‘Quality Control’ and the high service standard goals of the company are met in the final project/ product. Have the experience, knowledge & know-how, to take a project from inception to final product autonomously.

‍SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Meets with client/architect/designer/builder/engineer to discuss the customer requirements, expectations and budget on complex projects
* 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 that quality control checks are completed at appropriate stages within the project follow through to final approval
* On contracted projects: design timber frame models & enclosure systems, develops the connection details, generates review drawings and prepares material lists & sawmill lists as well as the cutting title for the Hundegger
* Receive and process change orders; inform sales of new costing & review with client before approval
* Liaises with internal teams and client to maintain timeline of project - develops good working relationships and establishes a solid basis for cohesive team approach
* Coaches & mentors ‘Junior’ Timber frame designers
* Ensures company goals and customer objectives are met and a projects a positive company image
* Monitor projects as they are being manufactured and assist the production and finishing departments
* Work with external vendors
* Attend raising if local
* Assists on special projects as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of CAD program by CADWORK to prepare house plans, construction drawings and specifications from rough sketches to final design

Proficient with Cambium software by Hundegger

Uses general understanding of design principals, terminology, project requirements, methods, practices, and techniques of heavy Timber Frame construction & general construction methods (as per the building codes)

Reviews his/her own output to high quality standards

Thorough knowledge of design process and ability to manage time, scope of project, project complexities appropriately and autonomously

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients & co workers within the company

General knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF.

Positions self as a ‘consultant’ to team members internally as well as clients

Working understanding of joinery cutting/ handwork principals

Working understanding of Timber frames / structure raising

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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!

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Require a company to design a wood roof structure.
Roof area aprox. 500m2
One third of roof is exposed trusses
Roof covering slate

Responsibilities
• Develop structural designs for timber frame and mass timber projects
• Produce 2D detailed drawings for engineering, client approval and construction
• Draft and maintain 3D CAD project models
• Collaborate with other departments, engineers and consultants
• Optimize designs for cost-efficiency, architectural intent, and constructability
• Produce accurate take-offs and assist with tendering prospective projects
• Read and interpret blueprints/contract drawings
• Communicate effectively with project teams
• Provide technical support from concept through to construction completion
• Other duties as assigned

Profile
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize and effectively manage multiple project details and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of drawings
• Ability to work independently, in fast paced environment
• Solid understanding of construction practices; site experience considered an asset

Qualifications
• Post secondary education in a design/drafting program such as Engineering, Technologist or Architecture
• Proficient in the use of Cadworks
• Design experience in low rise, residential, wood construction (OBC Part 9), an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with Architectural and Structural construction components
• Familiar with heavy timber, cross laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (Glulam) and mass timber components considered an asset
• Working knowledge of Ontario Building Code Part 3 and Part 9 considered an asset
• Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) certification considered an asset.
• Knowledge of wood properties, connection details, and load-bearing analysis, considered an asset

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of working experience.
• Experience in heavy timber/mass timber, structural design

We offer competitive wages, benefits, team events and opportunities for growth!