The Role
Draft and design architectural metal panel systems using AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar software. Produce architectural approval, shop fabrication, and field installation drawings, including elevations, details, fabrication packages, and building-envelope components. Review specifications and sketches, incorporate engineering instructions, resolve design issues, revise drawing sets, and maintain drawing databases. The role supports large-scale construction projects and welcomes both experienced drafters and new graduates.
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Architectural Metals Drafter (Drafter)
TSC Division
Toronto, ON
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000
TSC, a Division of Flynn Group of Companies, is seeking experienced drafters for their Architectural Metals Designer position. The successful individual will draft and design complex architectural panels using the most advanced 3D Technology.
What We Offer:
- Work for one of Canada's best managed companies.
- Be part of a company that offers career advancement and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and RRSP matching.
- On-Site fitness facility and wellness programs.
- Rewarding, challenging, fast-paced work in an excellent environment.
- Work on large-scale projects.
- Free parking.
A Day in the Life:
- Design and develop detailed drawings of Flynn metal panel systems for architectural approval, shop fabrication & field installation, using AutoCAD, Rhino or similar software.
- Create shop drawing elevations as required for architectural proposals based on Flynn systems or other supplier’s products in either metric or imperial.
- Develop shop drawing details based on building science and the rainscreen principle.
- Incorporate engineering instructions and sketches into our set of shop drawings.
- Produce packages of fabrication drawings for panels, break shapes and other required materials, as required.
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, estimates, and related data to assess factors affecting design, fabrication or construction procedures.
- Coordinate and consult with peers to design, layout, or detail components and systems and to resolve design issues.
- Modify and revise designs to correct deficiencies or incorporate instructions and comments into drawing sets .
- Maintain organization within the existing drawing database.
- Other duties as required
What You Bring:
- Previous experience designing/drafting experience with metal cladding systems; new grads also welcome to apply.
- Graduate of an Architectural or Architectural Technology Program.
- Bilingual French (speaking and writing) preferred.
- Experience working in the Total Building Envelope Industry considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills in AutoCAD and MS Office.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate eagerness to learn and overcome challenges.
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Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.
Disclosure: We use an AI-powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an Architectural or Architectural Technology Program
- Strong computer skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Previous experience designing or drafting metal cladding systems
- Experience in the total building envelope industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual French speaking and writing
- Ability and eagerness to learn and overcome challenges
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The Company
What We Do
Flynn Group of Companies is a leading North American building envelope trade contractor established in 1978. They specialize in institutional, commercial, and industrial construction, providing services such as roofing systems, glazing, curtain walls, architectural metals, and waterproofing. With over 6,000 employees across 35 locations, they focus on safety, operational excellence, and innovative building solutions to meet the complex needs of the modern construction marketplace.
