R&D Façades Systems Technician

Flynn Group of Companies; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Cafeteria

RRSP matching

EAP program

Flynn University access

Job summary

Flynn Group of Companies is hiring a Technical Services R&D Façade Systems Technician in Mississauga, ON. The role blends field experience with research and development for curtain wall and façade innovations, working with engineers and designers to prototype, test, and refine solutions.

Ideal candidates bring experience in curtain wall or building envelope construction, strong reading of drawings, and a hands-on approach to fabrication and problem solving. Some travel within Canada and the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with curtain wall, glazing, façade systems, aluminum systems, or building envelope construction.
• Ability to read drawings, shop drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using fabrication tools and equipment.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and curiosity for innovation, testing, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and mock-ups of curtain wall and façade systems.
• Participate in R&D projects for new products and construction methods.
• Conduct hands-on testing and evaluate performance results.
• Assist engineers and designers with constructability reviews and design improvements.
• Troubleshoot field challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Investigate new materials, components, and fabrication methods.
• Support project teams across Canada and the U.S.

Skills

Curtain wall experience

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on problem solving

Innovative testing

Team collaboration

Fabrication knowledge

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

$55,000 - $70,000 a year

R&D Façade Systems Technician

Technical Services Division - Mississauga, ON

Build the Next Generation of Building Envelopes

At Flynn, you're not just building curtain walls, you're helping develop the systems that define some of North America's most complex and recognizable buildings. We're looking for a hands‑on, technically minded individual who enjoys problem-solving, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and working directly with engineers and designers to bring new façade innovations from concept to reality.

Whether you come from glazing, curtain wall installation, manufacturing, fabrication, testing, or technical services, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine field experience with research and development.

What You'll Be Doing

You will work in our Technical Services group supporting new product development, performance testing, and technical problem solving for façade systems across North America. Responsibilities include:

• Building prototypes and mock‑ups of curtain wall and façade systems
• Participating in research and development projects for new products and construction methods
• Conducting hands‑on testing and evaluating performance results
• Assisting engineers and designers with constructability reviews and design improvements
• Troubleshooting field challenges and helping develop practical solutions
• Investigating new materials, components, and fabrication methods
• Supporting project teams across Canada and the U.S.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and installation efficiency
• Traveling occasionally to project sites and testing facilities to support investigations and technical initiatives

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who enjoys understanding how things work, solving technical problems, and building innovative solutions. Ideal qualifications include:

• Experience with curtain wall, glazing, façade systems, aluminum systems, or building envelope construction
• Ability to read drawings, shop drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using fabrication tools and equipment
• Hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Curiosity and interest in innovation, testing, and product development
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and operational teams
• Those with past experiences such as curtain wall installers, façade technicians, skilled tradespeople with strong fabrication abilities, glaziers/ building envelope professionals, and mechanical or architectural technology graduates with hands‑on construction experience are encouraged to apply
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the U.S.

Why Join Flynn?

• Work for one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
• Be part of a team developing innovative curtain wall and façade technologies
• Work directly with engineers, designers, and industry experts
• Clear career growth into technical services, engineering support, project management, design, or operations
• Access to Flynn University and ongoing professional development
• Modern testing and fabrication facilities
• On‑site gym and cafeteria
• Benefits, RRSP matching, & EAP Program

Join a Team That Solves Tough Problems

This is a rare opportunity to combine trades expertise, innovation, product development, and real‑world construction experience within one of North America's leading building envelope contractors.

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award‑winning success is having the right people on our team.

Disclosure: We use an AI‑powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.