Airfoam Industries Ltd is a market leader in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of a variety of sustainable and budget friendly EPS products for the construction, forest and food and medical packaging industries.
Our people are our best and most important asset and through the development of this incredible team of people along with the growth of our business, we are now seeking to add a Design Specialist to our team.
We offer great benefits, competitive compensation, paid vacation and personal time, a great place to work and an opportunity for our team members to learn and grow in their careers.
As a member of the Technical team and reporting to our Technical Manager, you will be performing a combination of sales and technical design, supporting building insulation projects. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and use your technical expertise to provide solutions and advice.

A brief overview of the day to day:

• Prepare drawings, bill of materials, and cost estimates for new construction of residential and commercial buildings.
• Ensure shop drawings account for client needs, building code specifications, relevant by-laws and industry best practices, and address issues and concerns as they arise.
• Liaise with architects and engineers, providing information as required
• Provide reports to measure and evaluate the success of ongoing programs and activities.
• Address technical inquiries from design community, clients, and sales team with detailed information and/or drawings.
• Support training of new team members and cross training initiatives.
• Build and maintain customer and dealer relationships.
• Travel to job sites for site meetings, to consult with customers and evaluate site conditions.
• Participate/attend industry related trade shows, seminars, symposiums, and online presentations.
• Other job-related duties and special projects, as assigned.

As this is a highly technical role, you will need:

• Diploma in Architectural Technology, Drafting Design, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, 2D and 3D.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with concrete design would be an asset.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Knowledge of building codes and local bylaws.

Your soft skills include:

• Ability to visually communicate concepts and construction ideas through highly detailed drawings
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a member of a small but mighty team
• Excellent communication, both verbal and writing, with the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully to internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills

This is a challenging, interesting, and diverse role. If it sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and years of relevant experience. Employees typically enter the range based on demonstrated skills and experience, with opportunities for growth as expertise develops.
Due to the high volume of responses, only those selected for an interview will be contacted but we thank everyone for their interest.
Please check us out at www.airfoam.com to learn more about what we do
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Architectural and Building Technology Diploma or equivalent CAD related diploma or certification?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 2 years (required)
• Construction drafting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Diploma in Architectural Technology, Drafting Design, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, 2D and 3D.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with concrete design would be an asset.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Knowledge of building codes and local bylaws