Draftsperson

BVGlazing Systems; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Benefits

Vacation accrual

Short Fridays year round

Goodlife Fitness discount program

Company sponsored perks

RSP/DPSP company match

ESPP program

Job summary

BVGlazing Systems Ltd. in Niagara Falls, ON is seeking a skilled drafting professional to produce detailed shop drawings and material take-offs for commercial curtain wall projects.

You’ll use AutoCAD to create precise plans, elevations and fabrication drawings with support from the drafting team. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, architectural/engineering diplomas, and strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Experience producing detailed shop drawings for curtain wall and fenestration projects.
• Ability to read architectural and structural drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; Revit/Inventor a plus but not required.
• Strong MS Office skills and data management for procurement.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate shop drawings, floor plans and elevations with direction from leadership.
• Prepare material take-offs and fabrication drawings for project use.
• Develop project-specific fabrication drawings for frames and infills.
• Maintain BOMs and tracking sheets using Excel/Google Docs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Education

Architectural Technologist Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (plus)

Job description

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.

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

SALARY RANGE

$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.