Draftsperson
- Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
$70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in similar capacity
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Draftsperson
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Company Background
For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
Join our dynamic and collaborative team where you’ll be responsible for producing detailed shop drawings, material take-offs, and fabrication drawings for commercial curtain wall and fenestration projects.
What’s In It For You
$70,000 - $90,000 Annually
Additional Information
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with BVG. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
TRAINING & ONBOARDING We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
INTERVIEW PROCESS We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Company Background
For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
- Deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
- Foster the professional growth and development of our team members.
- Uphold excellence through training, education and innovation.
Join our dynamic and collaborative team where you’ll be responsible for producing detailed shop drawings, material take-offs, and fabrication drawings for commercial curtain wall and fenestration projects.
What’s In It For You
- Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the construction industry.
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Be a part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment.
- We’ve got your health and future in mind!
- Participate in the comprehensive benefits package including Extended Healthcare Benefits.
- Vacation accrual plan.
- Work / Life balance with short Friday’s year round
- Goodlife Fitness discount program.
- Company sponsored perks.
- Participate upon hire in a company match RSP/DPSP program (2-year vesting period).
- Voluntary participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) as per company policy.
- Creates accurate and professional working shop drawings consisting of system details, floor plans, elevations with assistance and direction from Drafting Supervisor / Managers using AutoCAD Software.
- Produces Material Procurement forms for aluminum, glass, pvc, gaskets and hardware using databased programs such as Excel, Google sheets and various optimizing programs.
- Produces Project specific fabrication drawings for frame assemblies, subcomponents and various infills using AutoDesk 3D Modeling programs.
- Produces crate and frame tracking sheets and a bill of materials as prepared in Excel or Google docs.
- Participates in project engineering team meetings.
- Provides assistance and information to other project team members (field, project management, fabricators, suppliers, etc.) as required.
- 3-5 years’ experience in similar capacity
- Preferred Architectural Technologist Mechanical Engineering Diploma
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD. Revit and/or Inventor experience would be a plus, but is not required.
- Curtain wall design experience is advantageous.
- Ability to read architectural drawing, structural drawings and blueprints.
- Solid Microsoft Office skills including but not limited to MS Word, MS Outlook, advanced knowledge of MS Excel, and Internet software.
- Ability to work with deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, independently and as part of a team, a multi-tasker who can prioritize when under pressure.
- High level of accuracy is essential with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills
- Resourceful, enthusiastic and results oriented.
$70,000 - $90,000 Annually
Additional Information
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with BVG. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
TRAINING & ONBOARDING We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
INTERVIEW PROCESS We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Produce shop drawings, material procurement forms, fabrication drawings, tracking sheets, and bills of materials for commercial curtain wall and fenestration projects. Participate in project engineering meetings and support project team members, including field staff, project managers, fabricators, and suppliers.
Requirements
The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD; an Architectural Technologist or Mechanical Engineering diploma is preferred. Candidates should be able to interpret architectural and structural drawings, use Microsoft Office - especially advanced Excel - and work accurately under deadlines both independently and as part of a team.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Shop Drawing Production
- Material Take-Offs
- Fabrication Drawings
- Curtain Wall Design
- Architectural Drawing Interpretation
- Structural Drawing Interpretation
- Blueprint Reading
- 3D Modeling
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Attention To Detail
- Communication
- Deadline Management
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Benefits
- Vacation Accrual
- Work-Life Balance
- Goodlife Fitness Discount
- Company-Sponsored Perks
- Company-Match RSP/DPSP Program
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
Keywords
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Inventor
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- AutoDesk 3D Modeling
- Shop Drawings
- Material Take-Offs
- Material Procurement
- Fabrication Drawings
- Curtain Wall
- Fenestration
- Building Envelope
- Aluminum
- Glass
- PVC
- Gaskets
- Hardware
- Frame Assemblies
- Subcomponents
- Infills
- Bills Of Materials
- Architectural Drawings
- Structural Drawings
- Blueprints
- Project Engineering
- Construction
- Microsoft Office