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Designer – Structural Mass Timber - Normerica Building Systems

Start Date
June 1, 2025
Company
Normerica Building Systems
City
Barrie
Province/State
ON
Country
CA
Details

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!

Contact Name
Doug Gelinas
Contact Title
Operations Manager
Contact Company
Normerica Building Systems
Contact Email Address
d.gelinas@normerica.com
Contact Phone Number
9052512647