Engineered Wood Products Designer

Taiga Building Products – Milton Branch is seeking an experienced EWP designer for a full-time, permanent position. The EWP Designer (EWP Technical Service Representative) will be responsible for designing structural wood components, including floors, beams, and columns for residential and light commercial buildings. This role involves close collaboration with customers and sales staff across our Eastern branches. The EWP Designer will be based at Milton branch and report to the Product Manager – EWP.

Our Company

We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year history of dependable service to the retail and industrial building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop design packages for a variety of Engineered Wood Products applications, including single residences, multi-family complexes, and light commercial buildings.
• Coordinate EWP components, managing tasks such as receiving plans, quoting, and designing EWP systems.
• Generate shop drawings for products and offer technical assistance to customers and the Sales department.
• Collaborate with dealers, architects, city building officials, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate and timely completion of design projects.
• Assist the Sales team in addressing customer requests, maintaining a positive and constructive approach, and emphasizing exceptional customer service.
• Conduct structural analysis of wood beams and columns.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Diploma in Architecture, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Proficient in computer and math skills.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and structural working drawings.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional, courteous, and punctual, emphasizing exceptional customer service.
• Solid understanding of the building code and construction market; BCIN in Structural would be an asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or “Floor design” software (Javelin, iStruct, Keymark, Mitek) is advantageous.
• Practical experience in the construction or building materials industry is an asset.

Benefits and Features:

• A fast-paced supportive culture that celebrates success and encourages individual growth.
• Significant growth potential within the organization.
• Opportunity to network, develop relationships and partner on projects with Taiga team members from coast to coast.
• Learn from an experienced team to develop knowledge in a wide range of building materials, commodity markets and all other aspects of our business.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse group of colleagues across Canada.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary – $60,000 to $80,000 (Based on experience)
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

HOW TO APPLY?

If you are a self-starter with the above attributes and the desire to grow within our company, we would like to talk to you.  Please submit your resume with your salary expectation. We want to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com

Application Deadline:
Posting date: March 14, 2024
City: Milton
Prov/State: Ontario

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