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Job Description

As a member of our drafting and design team, your responsibilities will include:

Draft and detail steel joist and deck layouts according to contract drawings, customer requirements, CISC codes and standard practices;
Perform steel joist and deck detailing and create shop order documents;
Collect information, including contract documents, codes and reference drawings, from all available sources;
Perform verifications for dimension correctness and interference between elements;
Incorporate and compile any possible adjustments or changes substantiated by revised drawings;
Utilize computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software, as well as in-house custom software;
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate must:

Possess an Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma or equivalence;
Have proven ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, regulations, drawings and job specifications;
Have exceptional organizational and English communication skills (verbal and written);
Be able to work well in a team environment;
Canadian working experience in civil/structural drafting – primarily with steel, will be considered an asset;
Knowledge and experience using Tekla Structures and other 3D CAD software will be considered an asset;

Punctuality, maturity, reliability, an ability to work well under pressure while delivering exceptional customer service is essential to excel in this role.

Additional Information

Our Environment:

Working safely is a condition of employment at Canam. General office and constant exposure to computer display. Safety PPE (personal protective equipment) must be worn while onsite and in the production plant (steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses, etc.) Daily interaction with managers and other team members.

Why work for Canam?

You’ll work in an environment where you will be encouraged to be creative and share your best practices
Great team and amazing work culture
Competitive remuneration
Medical, dental and pension benefits
Profit-sharing
Opportunities for professional development

We look forward to receiving your resume; highlighting details of your education, work history and salary expectations. This position is available immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
 

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay
Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family culture, rallying its 3,500 employees. With offices in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of everyone involved. Moreover, to build structures known and recognized for their quality across North America, you must feel that you have everything you need to succeed in these large-scale projects. Proud of our achievements, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do it.

 

Canam is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. We reserve the right, upon receiving written consent and at the Company’s expense, to perform criminal, credit and job-related medical background checks as part of the hiring process.

Job location
323 53 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, T2H 0N2, AB, Canada
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