Assistant designer Jobs in Halifax, NS

Last updated: 17 hours ago

Designer - Mechanical

Smith + AndersenHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Type : Hybrid – WFH + In Office.Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.At Smith + Andersen...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Web Designer

Port to Port Immigration Services Inc.Halifax, NS, CA

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A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website and any other related web applications.Job Duties : Establish design guidelines, standards and optimal design practices ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Senior Sprinkler Designer

VIKING FIRE PROTECTION INCDartmouth, CA

Permanent

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Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Design or High School diploma with equivalent relevant experience;.Minimum of 5 years of fire protection drafting experience;.Proficiency in com...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

clothing designer

Alter Tailor shopBedford, NS, CA

CA$31.00 hourly

Permanent

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.Teach interest or professional development courses. Design settings, scenic environments, ...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago

Event Designer and Corporate Sales

Glow The Event StoreDartmouth, NS

CA$19.00–CA$21.00 hourly

Event Designer and Corporate Sales.The Event Designer and Corporate Sales Representative will be responsible for generating leads, pitching creative event concepts, and closing sales for corporate ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

[Wattpad] Senior Product Designer

WattpadHalifax, NS

Wattpad is a global multiplatform entertainment company whose vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. Since 2006, we've been on a mission to use the power of community and tech...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago

The Shoe Co. - Sales Associate

Designer BrandsDartmouth, Canada, CA

CA$15.00 hourly

WILL YOUR SHOES TAKE YOU TO A CAREER AT THE SHOE CO.We’re looking for a (Part-time) Sales Associate for our The Shoe Co.Store Manager and assist in fostering inclusivity and diverse customer connec...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

fibre-optic network designer

VistaCare Communications Services of Canada IncBedford, NS, CA

CA$60,000.00–CA$70,000.00 yearly

Permanent

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years.Assess, document and optimize the capacity and performance of information and communication system networks. Lead and co-ordinate teams of design professiona...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Bilingual Proposals Graphic Designer

LifeWorksHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

CA$31.00 hourly

Full-time

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life.Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

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Marketing Assistant

Hustle Notice BizHalifax, CA

CA$48,000.00–CA$56,000.00 yearly

Full-time +1

Department Unilux Brand Employment Type Full Time Location Halifax, NS Workplace type Onsite Compensation $48,000 - $56,000 / year. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE.We specialize in delivering innova...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago

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Instructional Designer

CAEHalifax, Nova Scotia, CA

CA$25.00–CA$35.00 hourly

Full-time

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to join our team.As an ISD, you will be joining a group of dedicated training professionals who develop interactive eLearning content fo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Solution Designer

J.D. IrvingDartmouth, NS

As the most modern shipyard in North America, Irving Shipyard is defined by its pace and appetite for change.If you're naturally curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment this opportunity ...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago

Graphic Designer / Web Developer

Salesboom.com IncHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

CA$108,000.00 yearly

We make CRM software easy and affordable by providing revolutionary technology & process once reserved only for the largest corporations. Graphic Designer-Web Development will assist the company to ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

System Designer

EastlinkHalifax, NS

CA$94,278.00–CA$157,131.00 yearly

Halifax, NS, Canada Req #2312 Tuesday, September 12, 2023.Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a lea...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Instructional Designer

Bluedrop Training & SimulationHalifax, Nova Scotia

CA$25.00–CA$35.00 hourly

Bluedrop Training & Simulation.Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs, develops, and integrates advanced training solutions including state-of-the-art training and simulation products and highly in...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

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Executive Assistant

Randstad CanadaDartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA

Permanent

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Job Title : Executive Assistant.Our customer is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all‑Canadian network, they have a longstanding reputation f...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago

Designer - Mechanical

Smith + AndersenHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

30+ days ago

Job description

Role : Designer - Mechanical

Location : Halifax, NS

Job Type : Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Halifax office of Smith + Andersen is currently a Mechanical Designer . You’re a trained engineer with a passion for mechanical building services design. You never shy away from a load calculation, and have the skills to produce drawings in Autodesk Revit. You enjoy taking on new challenges, but you’re most excited when you can buckle down and efficiently get work done. You’re not afraid to speak up and ask tough questions, and you pride yourself on your friendly yet direct communication skills. That’s why, whether you’re solving problems on your own or as part of a team, you excel. You don’t like being micro-managed, and are looking for an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership – to step up, learn more, and go further in your career.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer :
Competitive salary
Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
Purchase Time off Program
Transit Subsidy Program
Wide variety of community and social events
Great Place to Work-Certified™
Best Workplaces™ in Canada
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™

What You'll Do

Prepare drawings, specifications and reports necessary to deliver a project.

Design building systems in accordance with the requirements of municipal or provincial building code and other applicable standards.

Check layouts and services for continuity; developing various mechanical systems layouts in coordination with the structural, architectural, and electrical components of a building.

Develop layouts and design of mechanical building systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection systems, plumbing and draining systems, and specialized plumbing systems (natural gas, fuel oil, medical gas, etc.) Coordinate with other disciples as required.

Create project specific details to clarify project scope and create building sections to assist with interference coordination between building systems.

Prepare calculations to size ductwork, gas, HVAC, piping, plumbing and drainage. Incorporate calculations into technical drawings.

Prepare calculations to size equipment and prepare equipment schedules that are project specific. Coordinate with necessary project consultants to review equipment.

Liaise with all project consultants; coordinate design requirements with all disciplines and supervise drawings between other disciplines; check layouts of mechanical services for interferences with other components of the building such as structure, ceilings, etc.

Design mechanical building systems directly in Revit / CAD; adhering to company BIM / CAD standards.

Work with clash / coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall health of the model.

Liaise with suppliers and / or manufacturers for design support, equipment and component selection.

Assist in construction administration by reviewing equipment shop drawings and conducting site visits, site reviews and preparing change notices, site instructions, etc.

Any other tasks assigned by Principals or Project Managers required to assist in the completion.

Who You Are

Five or more years of direct industry experience in the field of mechanical building services.

Diploma / Degree from a mechanical building services / engineering program.

A C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will be considered.

Knowledge and experience working with Autodesk Revit 2017 or newer is required, with exposure to mechanical layouts and systems.

Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo software.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, specifically Word and Excel.

Working knowledge with various mechanical systems such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing systems, etc.

Familiar with structural, architectural, and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.

Familiar with municipal and provincial codes and authorities.

Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment driven by project deadlines.

Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.

Able to work independently, as well as contribute to the team.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.