Company: Cornerstone Timberframes Inc.
Location: 11 Main Street, Unit D, Kleefeld, Manitoba R0A 0V0
Phone: 1.(phone hidden)
Employment: Permanent, full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (30-minute unpaid meal break)
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 CAD annually
Start Date: To be determined
Reports to: Commercial Design Lead
NOC: 22212 — Drafting Technologists and Technicians
NOC: 22210 — Architectural Technologists and Technicians
About Cornerstone Timberframes Inc.
For more than three decades, Cornerstone has been a trusted leader in mass timber and timber frame design. We’re a family-owned business with a team of innovative professionals passionate about sustainability, craftsmanship and high-quality design.
From modern commercial buildings and public spaces to custom homes and heritage-inspired structures, our work combines timeless techniques with cutting-edge tools. We value a collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace.
What You’ll Do (Job Role)
Lead Technical Design
- Develop preliminary layouts, detailed timber designs, 3D CAD models and coordinated technical drawing packages using architectural concepts, engineering information and client requirements.
- Maintain design quality, drafting accuracy and constructability standards; contribute to practical improvements in timber detailing and design methods.
Collaborate Across Teams
- Coordinate technical design details with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, sales and estimating teams.
- Participate in technical reviews and provide drawing, material and design information to support preconstruction and project delivery.
Execute with Precision
- Prepare, check and revise 3D models, shop drawings, fabrication details, connection layouts and construction-related technical documentation.
- Interpret drawings, specifications and engineering inputs; verify dimensions and resolve detailing or constructability conflicts with production and installation teams.
Mentor & Improve Workflows
- Review the work of junior designers and drafters, provide technical guidance and help develop consistent drafting standards.
- Develop Cadwork templates, procedures and training in collaboration with design leads; support accurate modelling and shop drawing output.
Support Kit House Product Development
- Improve technical detailing, joinery and assembly standards for Kit House products, including panelized systems and related building components.
What You Bring (Skill Requirements)
- 10+ years in design/drafting or 5+ years of relevant timber industry experience with significant technical detailing responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience producing and reviewing detailed shop drawings, coordinated 3D models and technical drawing sets.
- Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents, specifications and fabrication requirements.
- Experience with SketchUp, Revit or comparable CAD/3D modelling software; Cadwork experience is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in computer-aided design, drafting technology or a related field, or a relevant combination of training and experience.
- Strong attention to detail, technical communication, collaboration and time management; experience with prefabricated building systems is an asset.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Meaningful work in a growing mass timber industry, with projects across Canada and beyond.
- A supportive, family-owned team that values craftsmanship, continuous improvement and career development.
- Opportunities to mentor colleagues, improve technical systems and see your work take shape.
- Competitive salary, benefits package, RRSP matching program and fitness membership benefit.
Ready to design a more sustainable future?
Apply by sending your resume and portfolio to
[email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
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