Overview
About Us
Matakana Scaffolding is a trusted supplier of scaffolding products and services, proudly headquartered in Burnaby, BC. We’re growing fast across Metro Vancouver and beyond, with big plans to expand throughout North America. Our mission is simple: deliver top-quality products backed by honest, reliable, and personalized service.
As part of The Hazelwood Group, we offer the agility of a small team with the stability and backing of a larger organization. Learn more at matakanascaff.com and hazelwood.ca.
Matakana Scaffolding is looking for a Scaffolding & Temporary Works CAD Technician to join our team in Burnaby, BC. This is a great opportunity for an experienced AutoCAD drafter or technician who enjoys working with technical drawings and wants to apply their skills to real-world construction projects.
You don’t need to be an engineer to succeed in this role. We’re looking for someone with strong AutoCAD skills, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in learning the design and engineering side of scaffolding, access and shoring systems. The ideal candidate will have experience designing or drafting temporary works, scaffolding, shoring or construction systems across commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects. However, strong AutoCAD experience and a solid understanding of construction may be just as valuable.
Benefits of Employment – Why work at Matakana?
- Comprehensive group benefits
- RRSP matching
- Supportive, respectful, and forward-thinking leadership team that values employee input and ideas
- Strong team environment that encourages and supports continuous learning and career advancement
- Friendly work environment where work/life balance is understood and valued
Compensation
- $30 to 32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare shop drawings and fabrication drawings for scaffolding, access and shoring projects.
- Create, develop and revise detailed drawings using AutoCAD.
- Produce material and fabrication drawings for shop and field use.
- Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications and project documentation.
- Maintain organized CAD files, drawing revisions and project records.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers and senior drafting staff to develop practical, high-quality solutions.
- Apply industry standards, safety requirements and company quality procedures.
- Help translate 2D drawings and concepts into practical temporary works solutions.
- Perform basic design calculations where required - experience in this area is an asset.
- Take on other related duties as required.
Must Have
What We’re Looking For
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Diploma or certificate in AutoCAD, drafting, Architectural Technology or a related field.
- Ability to read and interpret construction, architectural and engineering drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good understanding of construction processes.
- Ability to visualize 2D and 3D concepts.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with engineers and project managers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Experience with any of the following would be a strong asset:
- Scaffolding or access systems.
- Temporary works.
- Shoring systems.
- Construction drafting.
- Structural or architectural drafting.
- Fabrication drawings.
- Design calculations.
- Commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects.
Summation
Thank You For Considering a Career Opportunity With The Hazelwood Group. We Appreciate Your Interest In Joining Our Team. Before You Proceed With Your Application, Please Take Note Of The Following Important Points
- Application Submission: The submission of your resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Our hiring process is designed to identify the most qualified candidates who align with our organization’s needs.
- Minimum Requirements: We encourage qualified applicants to apply for our open positions. However, to be considered, you must meet the minimum requirements related to the skills and qualifications specified in the job posting.
- Legally Entitled to Work in Canada: Please be aware that you must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply for a position with The Hazelwood Group. Our organization does not possess a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support the hiring of foreign workers.
- Acknowledgment: We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants in pursuing career opportunities with The Hazelwood Group. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will receive a response to their application. We kindly request that you refrain from making on-site visits or phone inquiries regarding your application status. We will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration.
- Criminal Record Check: Some positions within our Group of Companies may require a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept this requirement.
We look forward to considering your application if you meet the qualifications for our current job openings. Your interest in our organization is valued, and we wish you success in your job search.
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