Draftsperson

Who We Are:

BWP Millwork (owned by Vines & Rebar Construction Management) a wood craftsmen atelier with traditional joinery techniques at its core that are supplemented by cutting edge technology. Anything we create is a result of painstaking research and attention to detail pushed to extremes.

We are moving the shop to a newly renovated location in Kelowna, BC.

What We’re Looking For:

As our Draftsperson based in Kelowna, B.C., your detail-oriented, organized, and creative skills will result in supporting millwork shop drawings & designs. You will aid in the coordination of materials in relation to final millwork designs. You will also control activities of design manufacturing projects within specific time frames and budgets.

What You'll Do:

Drafting

• Work with Project Coordinator to produce detailed shop drawings for approval, from finer details to full drawing millwork drawing packages
• Submit shop drawings for approval
• Amend shop drawings to suit designer mark-ups, changes from site, variations ect
• Provide options as suggested
• Research & design of products and ideas.

Samples, Finishes, Prototypes

• Material & supplier research
• Submit finish samples for approval
• Be part of meetings as required with Project Manager and Project Coordinator

Site Meetings

• As required by Project Coordinator

• Shop drawings for other trades (metal, stone, lighting, upholstery, etc.) when requested and required
• Site measuring when required

Pricing, Quotes, and Tenders

• Assist Estimator with takeoffs for project pricing on specific materials & long lead time items

Material Takeoff & Purchasing (Assist Project Coordinator)

• Creating and sending purchase orders for material/special fixings associated with the project
• Detail and coordinate cut files for CNC machining when outsourced.
• Create cutting lists, cut files, material to be machined etc.

What You Have:

• 5+ years of drafting experience
• Experience in woodworking (Red Seal Joiner an asset)
• Proficient in AutoCAD (required)
• Microvellum/Cabinet Vision Software knowledge (an asset but not required)
• Knowledge of materials (wood, plastics, metal, glass) and how they are used throughout production
• Experience drafting architectural millwork structures
• Valid BC Drivers License

Who You Are:

• Creative thinker: Able to work independently and in a team setting to reach creative solutions.
• Efficient: Ability to work under pressure and ensure quality and timely completion of projects in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Articulate and personable: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and lead others.
• Analytical: A detail-oriented and organized team player who is eager to learn

BWP Millwork is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all candidates for their interest in BWP Millwork and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person