- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians, other
- Furniture design and manufacturing
- Cabinetmaking and millwork
- Interior design
Work site environment
Work setting
- Urban area
- Wood products manufacturer
- Manufacture
Tasks
- Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
- Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
- Analyze the intended use of products and user preferences
- Produce project designs
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- Read blueprints and drawings
Design methods
- Visual communication
- Detailed visualization
- Drafting
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- SolidWorks software
- SketchUp
Area of work experience
Area of specialization
- Furniture
- Industrial design
- Furniture design
Security and safety
- Confidential security clearance
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Parking paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- To be determined
- Day
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
