Located in Innisfil ON, United Truss is a subsidiary of United Lumber and Building Supplies. United Truss supports United Lumber’s three building supply locations in southern Ontario and services a vast client base.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge

• EWP Floor Systems Design experience required
• Working knowledge and experience of structural design using EWP software, MiTek software is preferred
• Understanding of code requirements and loading conditions
• Ability to read blueprints and visualize details in three dimensions
• Working knowledge of conventional framing, engineered wood products and engineered roof systems

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, be mobile in the work environment, and work hours mandated by management
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including customers, peers, and management
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
• Ability to use a computer terminal, and proficiency of the use of MiTek software and other business and design related software
• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking

Conduct

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
• Be a team player and support the Company’s goals
• Conducts in a professional manner

• Create EWP orders, layouts and data files with attention to accuracy
• Design residential and commercial EWP floor systems and LVL beams to meet all standards
• Specify all EWP connection hardware and connection details
• Assists sales and production with design service and troubleshooting
• Maintaining Customer Relations (On phone and at times travel to job sites, converse with framers, builders, architects and inspectors)
• Visit project sites as required
• Optimize EWP designs for cost efficiency.