Posted 17 months ago
Design Technician
@ Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd is hiring a Design Technician reporting to the Design Manager. The role designs roof and floor trusses, I-joists and beam and column components from blueprints and engineering specifications, and produces quotes. The posting offers competitive salary, group benefits after probation, and vacation time.
Responsibilities:
- Design roof and floor trusses, I-joists, beams and columns
- Produce takeoffs, layouts, load development and truss designs
- Examine drawings and blueprints for conformity and errors
- Generate quotes for customers
- Communicate with engineers, architects and contractors
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in wood truss or engineered wood products industry
- 3+ years experience with MiTek Sapphire
- Knowledge of engineered wood trusses and I-joists
- Understanding of building codes and construction practices
- Technical diploma or engineering degree preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering technology, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Transit support |
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Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd
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TO BE THE TRUSTED PROVIDER OF STRUCTURAL WOOD COMPONENT SOLUTIONS
Full company description
Tech-Wood Building Components is a Calgary company dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of quality, engineered wood roof trusses, floor trusses, and engineered wood I-joist floor systems. Our dynamic team of skilled professionals allows our clients to benefit from our 150+ years of combined experience in the building industry, to assist them in executing their construction needs. The company has a well-deserved reputation for quality and service. Since 1998, the Tech-Wood team has worked hard to ensure all products are completed to exacting standards of precision and quality. The principles are simple: design and manufacturing schedules are met and products are fit-for-purpose. This level of quality and service is achieved through dedication to building a high-quality team of professionals with an excellent combination of industry experience along with the professional and technical skills needed to stay at the front of the industry
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,110
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 41
- Reported office locations
- 235165 Ryan Road SE, Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0K1, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Other recorded names
- Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd
- Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd.
- Specialties
- Engineered I-Joist
- Manufactured Roof Truss
- Manufactured Floor Truss
- and Customer Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Tech-Wood Building Components is a Calgary company dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of quality, engineered wood roof trusses, floor trusses, and engineered wood I-joist floor systems. Our dynamic team of skilled professionals allows our clients to benefit from our 150+ years of combined experience in the building industry, to assist them in executing their construction needs. The company has a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Rocky View, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | Engineered I-JoistManufactured Roof TrussManufactured Floor Trussand Customer Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Tech-Wood is growing, and we need YOU!
We're on the lookout for a passionate Design Technician to join our thriving team. If you're eager to collaborate with a driven, supportive, and vibrant group, we want to hear from you.
Since 1998, Tech-Wood has been a trusted provider of Engineered Wood Products, Roof Trusses, and now introducing our innovative Wall Panels to Calgary and its surrounding areas. Our commitment to delivering top-notch products and unparalleled customer service sets us apart. At Tech-Wood, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our interactive and supportive work environment, where we rally together to achieve corporate success while enjoying every moment along the way.
Your Role: Design Technician – reporting to our Design Manager
What You Bring:
- Read, interpret and understand blueprints and the building codes relating to residential, commercial or farm projects.
- Ability to examine drawings and blueprints for intent, conformity, and error.
- Design individual roof or floor trusses, I-joist, beam and column components, ensuring correct loading has been applied according to customer requirements, blueprints, and engineered specifications.
- Produce roof and floor takeoffs, layouts, load development and truss designs using MiTek Sapphire, Wood Works, or similar component sizing software and CAD software programs.
- Generate quotes quickly, efficiently and accurately for customers.
- The skill to deal with various customers courteously and effectively, having an exceptional customer service attitude to maintain excellent client interaction.
- Communicate with engineers, architects, and contractors regarding project details before and during construction.
- Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.
- Demonstrated skills working in a team environment.
- Willing to learn and contribute in whatever way possible.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Attend and participate in all Company-sponsored training programs as required.
Qualifications:
- Technical diploma or engineering degree - preferred
- 3+ Experience with MiTek Sapphire.
- 5+ Work experience in the wood truss and engineered wood products industry.
- Knowledge of engineering wood trusses, wood I-joists and structural composite lumber products.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the building and construction process related to single-family, multi-family and light commercial wood-framed construction.
- Understanding of local building codes and construction practices. Experience in leading, motivating and developing staff members. Able to protect and reinforce a positive corporate culture.
What We Bring:
- Competitive Salary (based on experience)
- Group Benefits (after 3 months of probation)
- Vacation time
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress code
- Company events
- Fast-paced, fun and collaborative work environment
- A team that is invested in YOU – professionally and personally
Please note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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