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Draftsperson

by Hayhoe Homes

Position Type: Full-time
Location: St Thomas, ON
Date Posted: Jan 05, 2021
Experience: 3 Years
Education: College Diploma (3 years)

Job Description

Hayhoe Homes, a leading homebuilder and developer, is looking for a dynamic, positive and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as a Draftsperson. This role will be based out of our head office in St. Thomas, Ontario and will be focused on projects throughout Elgin, Oxford & Middlesex Counties.

The role of the Draftsperson is to prepare & develop working drawings and building permit applications for new homes prior to construction, as well as to assist in providing design support to the Sales & Custom Home teams in order to facilitate sales.   This position is a full-time permanent role and offers a competitive remuneration package.

Duties:
The primary duties of the Draftsperson shall consist of, but not limited to:
  • Preparation of working drawings consisting of floor plans, elevations, sections, applicable details & notes for the purpose of customer review, building permit application & construction.
  • Coordination of applicable structural engineering details, roof truss design, HVAC design & lot development plan for each assigned project.
  • Completion of comprehensive building code evaluation for each project, including structural and building envelope detailing, spatial separation, fire protection, mechanical routing & efficiency.
  • Coordination of building permit applications.
  • Creation of new production models and/or options.
  • Customization of existing models to meet customer requirements.
  • Generation of new front elevations to assist in non-duplication of adjacent lots.
  • Creation of custom plans in support of the Custom Homes Division.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
  • Requires a three-year diploma in an architectural or related design discipline.
  • Prefers three years of experience in a drafting and/or architectural design related position at a residential construction firm in Ontario, with focus on preparation of technical working drawings.
  • Requires basic knowledge of the residential building market & construction industry in Ontario.
  • Requires thorough understanding of typical residential construction techniques and Part 9 of the OBC.
  • Requires established BCIN certification (or successful completion within (1) calendar year from date of hire) in at least General Legal, House and/or Small Buildings.
  • Prefers experience working with land surveyors, site & structural engineers, truss & HVAC designers to compile a complete and thorough building permit application.
  • A general understanding of job costing, planning & scheduling processes would be an asset.
  • Requires the ability to follow established workflows thoroughly and accurately.
  • Requires the ability to schedule time effectively and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Must be an outgoing & professional individual who is comfortable meeting new people and being in unfamiliar situations. 

Interested candidates may reply in confidence to Hayhoe Homes by February 28, 2021.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Only those considered for the position will be contacted.
 

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   Hayhoe Homes
Contact Name:   Julie Edwards - Accountant-HR Support
Telephone:   519-633-2050 (242)
Email Address:   julie.edwards@hayhoehomes.com
Company Website: http://www.hayhoehomes.com

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