Truss Designer

Norspan is a locally owned and operated engineered wood product supply center located in Headingley, Manitoba. We primarily service the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, providing engineered wood products that our customers can rely on.

Norspan offers a dynamic workplace with professional growth and education opportunities for all employees. As a growing company, we are always looking to promote from within and advance our long-time employees.

Join us today and feel the difference between a workplace that’s on your team.

The Truss Designer duties include but are not limited to:

• Designing trusses & layouts according to company standards & specifications 

• Implementing design changes and communicating with other related departments to ensure accuracy of design(s) 

• Providing the pre- and post-technical support to customers when required 

• Promoting a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures including all Health & Safety protocols 

• Providing support to other projects 

• Other duties as assigned. 

The Successful Candidate will have: 

• Post-secondary education or technical training in Architecture, Engineering or Drafting.

• Proficiency with Alpine ITW truss design software or Mitek.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle if working in office. 

• Previous drafting and design experience in the construction industry.

• Demonstrated track record of continuous learning (with knowledge of the building industry considered to be a strong asset).

• Customer service skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and multi-task several projects at the same time. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment. 

• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and listening).

• Strong organizational skills and self-motivated.

Norspan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Norspan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact accessibility@norspantruss.com

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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