Structural Drafter

Position Overview 

Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Structural Drafter to join our growing team. We are looking for an individual to join us on a full-time basis in our Vancouver or Toronto office. This is a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

This is an intermediate to senior-level position that offers lots of opportunities for career progression. 

About Us 

Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.

At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.

We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business.

Key Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Produce detailed structural drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Advance Steel.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, detail drawings, and erection drawings for structural projects.
• Develop and maintain 3D structural models for mining and heavy industrial projects.
• Generate plans, elevations, sections, and details from structural models.
• Create and maintain drawing sets for review, approval, and construction. 

Qualifications + Experience

• A diploma in Structural Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registered as an Applied Science Technologist in Canada or eligible to register.
• 3+ years progressive experience as a Structural Drafter on Mining / Heavy Industrial Projects.
• Familiarity with greenfield and brownfield mining open-pit and underground mining projects.
• Experience creating 2D and 3D drawings, plot plans, profiles, and details.
• AutoCAD is essential.
• Advance Steel would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes.
• Ability to present project design and concepts to clients.
• Fluent with MS Office software.
  

What We Offer 

Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks
of working for us! 

• Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences
• Support professional designation certification
• Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs
• Connect through monthly, continuous performance management meetings
  
• Host company-wide social events

Why Join Our Team? 

• Small, growing team
• Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program
• Employee Health Spending Account
• Short + Long-Term Incentives
• Flexible Work-From-Home option
• Offices in Downtown Vancouver & Downtown Toronto