Drafting Coordinator

Job Title : Drafting Coordinator

Reports to : Director, Drafting and Designs

Company : Tamarack Developments

Location : Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Tamarack Developments

Tamarack Developments has been building new homes in Eastern Ontario since . Tamarack offers a full range of housing, from custom-built luxury homes and adult lifestyle communities to high rise condominium developments in Ottawa and Kingston.

A proud part of the Taggart Group of Companies, we value integrity, quality and community.

Work Description

The Drafting Coordinator is a key member in the design team for Tamarack Developments, and contributes to an award-winning, innovative organization and industry leader.

This role is responsible for obtaining permits, prepare working drawings, and ultimately to provide support in the delivery of Tamarack housing projects.

Major Responsibilities :

Drafting Coordinator

• Operate computer-assisted design and drafting for a variety of house types and projects;
• Coordinate permit application with relevant authorities, including submission, tracking deadlines, and delivery. Maintain permit schedule, tracking dates and following up;
• Develop and prepare residential working drawings from sketches;
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets;
• Create site plans, consolidate information on grading, surveys, utilities, and other important construction information;
• Compile information for city permit applications, liaise with the City and follow up when necessary, tracking permits to ensure deadlines are met;
• Manage cheque requests from the City and provide up-to-date cash flow charts to finance team;
• Provide construction sites with permits and working drawings in a timely fashion as required;
• Review drawings for homes, and bring them up to full working drawings;
• Check and verify design drawings to conform to suppliers’ specifications;
• Review customer design change requests, organize and prepare detailed notes for reviewing these changes with the appropriate consultants.
• Follow up and ensure timely delivery of this process;
• Effectively coordinate all documentation for construction while maintaining accurate records and files;
• Remain current with subdivision developments and amenities, and changes to legal environment in new home construction industry;
• Respect and protect the privacy of home buyers, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination, their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture, and their right to privacy and dignity;
• Perform clerical duties and records management on an as-needed basis;
• Any other duties as required.

Statement of Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• A diploma in an Architectural Technology or Technician program is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD , and Revit design programs is required.
• Prior work experience in drafting, specifically in residential home building is considered an asset.
• A minimum of - years’ experience is preferred, however recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience using Ontario Building Code (OBC) Part .
• Able to read and understand structural (floor and truss layouts), mechanical, and electrical design.
• Sound technical background with logical deductive reasoning.
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle, travel for work to remote locations is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral in English is required, French is considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively plan and organize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and to work independently using initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail for file and data management is important in this role.

Work Environment :

Physical / Sensory Effort / Work Environment

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation
• Overtime may be required to meet specific project deadlines.

Application :

All candidates are asked to apply via the following link : . Any questions regarding the position can be directed to .

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.