Residential Designer and Drafter

Residential Designer / Drafter — Building Storeys: Residential Design, Drafting and Consulting

Saskatoon Area — Local applicants only.

Building Storeys is looking for an experienced Residential Designer / Drafter.

You must live in the Saskatoon area. Although this is primarily a work-from-home position, you will be required to meet clients on site in and around Saskatoon, attend occasional site visits, and take measurements or gather information needed for projects.

We design homes, cabins, additions, garages, suites and other residential spaces throughout Saskatchewan. Our work sits at the intersection of thoughtful design, art, building science, NBCC, creativity, working with the surrounding environment and function.

I'm looking for someone who can take an idea and run with it — someone who enjoys solving problems, understands how buildings actually go together, and gets excited about turning a sketch or a client's vision into a thoughtful, buildable design.

What you'll be doing

• Residential design and drafting using AutoCAD
• Developing preliminary designs and construction drawings
• Creating 3D models and renderings to help clients visualize their projects
• Navigating the National Building Code and Saskatchewan building requirements
• Working with energy-code and building-science requirements
• Reviewing and applying municipal zoning bylaws
• Preparing permit and construction drawings
• Researching code and finding practical solutions when things aren't straightforward
• Attending client meetings and site visits
• Taking site measurements and gathering existing-building information
• Working through design challenges and figuring out how to make a project work
• Communicating ideas visually and technically
• Collaborating with me throughout the design and drafting process

What I'm looking for

Experience & technical skills

• 6+ years of experience in residential design, drafting, architecture, engineering or construction
• A diploma or technical education in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design or a related field — or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with 3D modelling and rendering
• Strong understanding of residential construction and how buildings are put together
• Ability to read, interpret and apply the National Building Code
• Familiarity with energy codes and building-science principles
• Ability to research and interpret municipal zoning bylaws
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Revit or other BIM/design platforms would be an asset

The person I'm looking for

You don't need to know everything — but you do need to know how to find the answer.

You are:

• A creative problem solver
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to manage your time and projects while working remotely
• A strong written and verbal communicator
• Comfortable collaborating virtually
• Curious and willing to keep learning
• Positive, kind and solutions-oriented
• Someone who takes pride in their work
• Someone who can give and receive constructive feedback
• Someone who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others learn

Leadership experience is an asset, and there may be opportunities to take on more responsibility and help guide future team members as the business grows.

This will start as a casual, part-time position with the potential to grow as the business grows.

• Starting wage $35/hr but willing to negotiate based on experience
• Saskatoon area — required
• Primarily work from home
• Flexible hours
• Casual to start
• Hours will vary depending on projects
• Occasional client meetings and site visits
• Opportunity for more hours and responsibility as we build the right working relationship

This isn't a huge corporate design firm, It's a small, creative business where your ideas matter, you'll have a voice in the design process, and you'll work directly with me and our clients.

How to apply

Please send me (Sign in to view email):

• Your resume
• A little bit about yourself
• Examples of your work / portfolio

I'd especially love to see residential projects you've worked on — drawings, renderings, design work, or anything else that shows me how you think.

Building Storeys: Residential Design, Drafting, & Consulting

buildingstoreys.ca

This description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve as the position and business grow.