Planning Design Technologist

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes, with five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers that sell Shaw Group products. Clayton Developments Limited, a division of The Shaw Group Limited, has become Atlantic Canada's premier community developer. As a division of The Shaw Group Limited, we're part of 160 years of business success. We're proud to have created communities for more than 70,000 residents to call "home", while producing a substantial economic impact and exceeding a billion dollars in developed real estate. Our communities are well-planned, well-known and well-loved.

As a Planning and Design Technologist, you will be responsible for the preparation and management of design information related to the division's community master planning and design initiatives. Working closely with colleagues within the Planning and Engineering Teams, the Technologist will provide design support throughout the land development process with emphasis on preparing graphics that best illustrate design intentions. The opportunity is for someone to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, focusing on creating professional planning material for municipal government, private, and non-profit stakeholders. The role emphasizes technical drawing, design collaboration, and creative visuals using various industry-standard software tools.

Responsibilities
 

• Preparation of technical and conceptual drawings (colour plans, maps, diagrams) using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator in support of municipal applications.
• Review and ensure compliance of designs with relevant by-laws, building codes, design guidelines, and municipal standards.
• Creating general visual aids to support business objectives through sales and marketing.
• Research materials and methods to solve design challenges creatively and efficiently.
• Ability to shift focus as needed and manage multiple projects.

Qualifications
 

• Diploma in Cartography and Geovisualization, Drafting-Architectural, Planning or related education / work experience.
• Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Suite or related software.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work across disciplines.
• Working knowledge of the subdivision planning and design theories and practices related to residential construction projects and general understanding of the land development process or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling/rendering software: SketchUp, Lumion, Revit is an advantage.
• Hand-sketching / drawing abilities.
• Experience with commercial and residential site design.
• Architectural design and colour theory.

Skills

• Management
• Planning
• Preparation
• Sales
• Support

About The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

Are you interested?
 

What we can offer you:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Company matching pension program
• Competitive compensation package including participation in our performance-based incentive program.
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship, and opportunity to participate in other projects across the organization.
• An open and inclusive environment that encourages everyone to bring ideas to the table.
• If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.shawgroupltd.com/careers to apply online.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Shaw Group is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.