Intermediate Structural CAD Detailer – Mass Timber

Vancouver, BC
Full-time (37.5 hours/week – in-person)
$62,000 - $75,000 per year

We are currently seeking an experienced Structural CAD Detailer to join our production team. This role will focus on mass timber detailing while also supporting the broader drafting department. Cadwork and AutoCAD are mandatory. Revit and BIM 360 are considered assets. This is an excellent opportunity for a detailer with solid experience to take ownership of project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Detailing (Mass Timber Focus)

  • Prepare and deliver shop drawings, assembly drawings, and connection details for Glulam, CLT, and light frame walls using Cadwork  (minimal supervision required).
  • Develop layout plans incorporating structural member sizes based on engineer sketches.
  • Produce accurate 2D shop drawings for timber elements, including manufacturing sizes, dimensions, and bills of materials.
  • Create and manage 3D models in a shared environment, focusing on mass timber components.
  • Revise drawings based on redlines, RFI responses, and direct feedback from engineers.
  • Generate RFIs independently and incorporate responses as required.

Drafting Department Support (AutoCAD / Revit / BIM 360)

  • Assist the drafting department with general CAD production, revisions, and redline corrections across multiple projects.
  • Support the drafting department with general CAD production, revisions, and redline corrections across multiple projects.
  • Convert legacy 2D drawings into Revit models (3D) as needed.
  • Maintain drawing files, layer standards, title blocks, and sheet sets according to company standards.
  • Provide backup support to other drafters during peak workloads.

Coordination & Quality

  • Coordinate with other trades (structural, architectural, MEP) to ensure seamless integration of timber elements.
  • Follow and help enforce in-house QA/QC processes and industry standards.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of own and junior team members' drawings for accuracy and compliance.

You Will Bring (Required)

  • Diploma from a recognized technology institute (civil, structural, or architectural technology).
  • 2–4 years of drafting experience in mass timber or structural detailing.
  • Solid working knowledge of Cadwork (3D modeling, bills of materials, dimensioning, drawing annotations – able to work independently).
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD (layers, blocks, xrefs, sheet sets, attribute management).
  • Strong ability to read and interpret complex structural and architectural drawings.
  • Proven attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • Able to work in-person in our Vancouver office (team collaboration required).

Assets (Nice to Have)

  • Revit experience (intermediate level)
  • BIM 360 experience (cloud collaboration, version control, issue management)
  • Familiarity with wood framing, timber, or steel connections
  • Courses or certifications in Mass Timber Construction & Design
  • German language familiarity is a plus.

Additional Requirements

  • Work hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, working in-person in our Vancouver, BC office.

Compensation & Benefits Summary

·         Salary: $ $62,000 - $75,000 per year annually (based on education, qualifications, and experience)
  • Extended health care plan
  • Paid time off
  • Benefits begin after successful completion of 3-month probationary period

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with:
  • Cadwork
  • AutoCAD
  • Any exposure to Revit or BIM 360
Include past employers (or co-op placements) and contact information.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.