THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a gifted Mechanical or Electrical Technologist or Engineer with a passion for creating and implementing design solutions and services. Whether you’re established in the field or looking to make your mark on our industry, if you bring the right set of skills and a can-do spirit, we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone who is able to work from home and travel to projects in the British Columbia or Alberta.

WHO WE ARE

G.L. Smith was founded in 1984 to offer modern, practical and striking interior design to retail clients. Today, we’re at the forefront of interior design and development, with roughly 90 full-time employees … and growing!
Our roster of leading retailers spans a range of industries and includes some of Canada’s biggest, most recognizable brands. We currently work on more than 400 projects annually – almost an average of one project each day of the year! Serving Canada’s retail industry for more than three decades, we provide customized, cost-efficient interior design, engineering and expert project management capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a firm preferably retail, commercial and food services preparing and coordinating construction drawings and documents
• Knowledge of construction methodology, building assemblies, building science, materials application and interpretation of manufacturers’ requirements.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate work of consultant disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Knowledge of the Ontario / National Building Code
• Knowledge in Zoning bylaws research and application
• Experience in site planning and layout design
• Understanding of the municipal approval process for both planning and building
• High level of proficiency in AutoCAD
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to work efficiently and with accuracy as part of both a collaborative team and individually

CONTACT US TODAY

If you’re seeking a rewarding career as a Mechanical or Electrical Technologist or Engineer, please submit your résumé, salary expectations and relevant samples of your work (or a link to your portfolio).
G.L. Smith Planning & Design Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages all qualified candidates to apply. If you have accessibility or other special needs at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work to accommodate you

• Preparation of a full set of mechanical or electrical working drawings
• Coordination of dwgs with consultants including civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Preparing site plans and building working drawings and communicating with the municipal planning/building department for application process and address comments
• Review shop drawings
• Taking on multiple projects at the same time, and being able to meet deadline effectively