Posted 4 months ago
Structural Designer (Contractor)
@ Giffen Consulting
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Giffen Consulting is hiring Structural Design Contractors to support its engineering team on mining and heavy industrial projects. The work covers 3D steel and concrete modelling, drawings, analysis and material take-offs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop 3D structural models in Advanced Steel and RISA
- Prepare reinforced concrete and structural steel drawings
- Analyze structures and building envelope systems
- Prepare material take-offs and perform quality checks
- Write technical reports and specifications
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in structural engineering technology or equivalent
- 7+ years structural design on mining or heavy industrial projects
- Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects
- Plant design experience in crushing, grinding and flotation is an asset
- Revit, Advanced Steel and RISA experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Structural Engineering Technology |
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Giffen Consulting
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Redefining engineering excellence in Canada.
Full company description
Where expertise, solutions and relationships go beyond the surface. Giffen Consulting is a Canadian company that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions with a focus on the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. Our commitment to collaboration and transparent communication, paired with a formidable and incredibly talented team, positions us as the unparalleled choice in the industry. From project conception to completion, we’re with you every step of the way.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,839
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27
- Reported office locations
- 320 Granville Street, Suite 670, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1S9, CA
- 15 Toronto Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Giffen Consulting
- Giffen Consulting Ltd.
- Specialties
- Estimating
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Staffing Solutions
- Mechanical Engineering
- Piping Design
- Piping Engineering
- Mining
- Engineering Support
- 3D Assets
- Infrastructure Digitization
- Project Services
- Civil Earthworks
- Process Engineering
- E&I Engineering
- and CAD & Design
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Where expertise, solutions and relationships go beyond the surface. Giffen Consulting is a Canadian company that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions with a focus on the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. Our commitment to collaboration and transparent communication, paired with a formidable and incredibly talented team, positions us as the unparalleled choice in the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | EstimatingProject ManagementConstruction ManagementStaffing SolutionsMechanical EngineeringPiping DesignPiping EngineeringMiningEngineering Support3D Assets |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Position Overview
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking for Structural Design Contractors to assist our engineering team. We are looking for an contractors with a mining and heavy industrial background to join us.
About Us
Giffen is a Canadian company, with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.
At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.
We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and with those we conduct business with.
Key Responsibilities
The contractor will be able to:
- Providing structural design and drafting support
- Develop 3D models using Advanced Steel and integration into RISA
- Prepare drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel using Advanced Steel
- Analyze designs of structures, building envelope systems, and structural components while adhering to established guidelines and client specifications
- Interpreting complex drawings that incorporate interfacing civil, structural and architectural design requirements with piping, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
- Prepare material take-offs
- Reviewing and performing quality checks of project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation against project standards and specifications
- Provide input on tendering, contract administration, schedule, and budget to ensure projects are completed to specification
- Write and review technical reports, specifications, and construction specifications
- Collaborate with vendors, clients, and other key stakeholders
Qualifications + Experience
- Diploma in Structural Engineering Technology or equivalent from an accredited university or college
- 7+ years of progressive experience as a Structural Designer on Mining / Heavy Industrial Projects
- Familiar with greenfield and brownfield projects
- Experience in Structural, Concrete and Platework design plant layout with crushing, grinding, materials handling, flotation, CIL/CIP, slurry, pumping, slurry agitation, particle size classification and separation would be highly regarded
- Familiar with structural BIM and analysis software like Revit, Advanced Steel and RISA is considered an asset
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice
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