Interior Stair & Railing System Designer

KOTT Inc.
Nepean, Ontario, Canada
$31 an hour (estimated)
Full-time
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Family-run for 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of residential construction products and services.

Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.

Our stairs and railing systems have a reputation for being the best in the business : value-engineered, well-built and beautiful.

Our Ottawa Design team is looking for a full-time Designer of interior stairs & railing systems.

What’s the opportunity?

Stairs and railings are a focal point in people’s homes. In this role, you will help make the design vision a reality, working within the overall building design, project timeline and project budget.

Your sound product knowledge and technical expertise will be at the heart of your success, but you will have daily opportunities to demonstrate that you are a team player with a customer service focus.

Why join KOTT?

  • Group benefits plan includes medical, dental & vision care
  • Health & wellness flex spending account $500 / year
  • Employee recognition program $6000 in prizes awarded / year
  • Community support $100 / year given to a community organization of your choosing
  • KOTT Store employees get 50% off branded clothing
  • Paid uniforms for customer-facing employees
  • Annual boot allowance for Operations employees
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program free counselling, self-help resources available 24 / 7
  • Hiring referral bonuses $250 for each successful hire you recommend
  • Performance assessments held twice / year
  • Employee & family events
  • Five core values guide the way we run our business
  • Occupational Health & Safety is a priority

Your day-to-day

  • Design factory- built stairs using Staircon design software.
  • Estimate stair and railing systems based on customer-provided plans and drawings
  • Communicate with KOTT Sales, Production and Installation teams to complete estimates in accordance with project timelines
  • Track work assignments using KOTT’s Enterprise Resource Management software

What you need to succeed

Experience & Education

  • Experience as a Railing Estimator or Stair Designer is preferred, but other design or estimating experience in the residential construction industry will be considered.
  • Architectural Technologist Diploma is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered
  • Experience installing stairs or railings is a strong asset.
  • Other framing or carpentry experience, or experience working on a construction site, is an asset

Skills & Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Staircon stair design and AutoCAD software
  • Strong general computer skills required, including experience with MS Office
  • Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings is mandatory
  • Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code is an asset
  • Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is an asset
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player

Applicants please note

  • Reliable transportation is essential as KOTT is not on a bus route
  • Pay will be based on skills and experience
  • KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
  • Contact KOTT HR if you need accommodations to apply or interview
  • 17 days ago
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