About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney is seeking a bright and vibrant individual to fill the role of a Building Structural Technologist and be a part of our Courtenay Team! In this role, you will work closely with our structural engineers in other McElhanney offices across British Columbia and Alberta.
The successful candidate can be based in any city center in British Columbia or Alberta with a McElhanney office, and can work on-site, remote or a combination of both, contributing to a wide range of projects and collaborating with our talented engineering professionals.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Detailed design and drafting of steel, concrete, wood and masonry structures for a wide variety of structural engineering projects, including buildings and civil structures.
- Carrying out field reviews and site supervision.
- Collaborate with other disciplines both internally and externally.
- Project management experience is not required but would be an asset.
- Assisting in improving AutoCAD & Revit standards for structural drafting.
- Mentorship of junior staff.
What You’ll Bring
- Diploma of Technology or Certificate from a nationally accredited program or equivalent.
- 5 or more years’ experience in structural design and drafting.
- Registration as a CTech or AScT with ASTTBC, or eligibility to be registered is an asset.
- Proficiency in Revit & AutoCAD. Preference is given to candidates with Revit experience.
- Experience with national and provincial building codes, and standards for steel (CAN/CSA-S16), concrete (CAN/CSA-A23.3), wood (CAN/CSA-O86) and masonry (CAN/CSA-S304).
- Attention to detail and drive for excellence.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as a positive, team-orientated attitude.
- Flexibility to manage changing priorities on short notice.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $70K- $105K per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- Computer and Software provided and allowance to set up your remote workspace if required.
- Be a part of our strong and integrated structural technical service group that values design excellence, high quality work, and client satisfaction above all
- Financial assistance to support your relocation if applicable.
- Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: People & Communities, Clients & Partners, Processes & Technology, and Financial.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about our recognition here: McElhanney Requalifies as a Gold Standard Best Managed Company!
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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