Job Description
1114 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A3, Canada
Job Description
Are you a Structural Engineer interested in helping to creatively solve problems together with our clients? Does a variety of work such as sustainable builds, heritage sites and mass timber excite you? How about living in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and a great work/life integration? If any of this enticed you, we want to hear from you!
A Little About Us
At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project.
ISL’s Buildings Team works to deliver excellence for our clients, both internal and external. Committed to finding, mentoring, and growing the right individual, our team approach is integral to our success:
- Flexible – we are a results-oriented team. As a high functioning, remotely enabled group, we are not your typical 9-5; we allow for flexibility in how and where work gets done.
- Interesting work – Although we specialize in timber construction, we have a variety of projects including heritage buildings in national historic sites, high performing and sustainable buildings, and recreation structures (pedestrian bridges, sky walks, and playgrounds)
- Entrepreneurial – we are a group of six passionate individuals who work independently and as part of a team. We take initiative, run with ideas and collectively share in project success. Our Whitehorse office has three intermediate/senior structural engineers, who will provide mentorship and guidance as you learn and grow in your role.
- Tell us why you would like to work in the Yukon and what caught your eye about working for ISL Engineering?
- Experience with, or interest in developing skills in, structural design of buildings
Your resume should show us:
- Registration as a P.Eng. or E.I.T. (or eligibility to become registered as a P.Eng. or E.I.T.), or equivalent technologist designations
- Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., Risa, RFEM, Sizer), or drafting software (Revit)
- Knowledge and application of structural theory, the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), and Canadian Design Standards (O86, S16, A23.3)
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Working knowledge of cold climate design considerations, and seismic design
- Experience with 3D modeling software
- Experience with prefabrication of mass timber or light-frame structures, preparation of shop drawings for suppliers, or hands-on experience in construction
- Experience working as prime consultant as well as a subconsultant working with architects and contractors
- Experience with assessment and upgrade of existing buildings, and construction contract management
A Little More About the Role
Responsibilities:
Your projects will primarily be located in the Yukon, but you will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects across all ISL offices which include Canmore, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Burnaby.
- Prepare detailed structural engineering designs/drawings from concept, through tender to construction for a wide variety of projects including commercial, recreational, municipal, industrial, and residential buildings, in various structural materials (mass timber, light-frame wood, concrete, and steel).
- Assemble and review structural deliverables in collaboration with other team members
- Review and coordinate deliverables with other project team members including architectural, civil, landscape, process, mechanical, electrical, contractors and suppliers as each project requires
- Participate in project meetings
- Complete assessments and prepare reports for various buildings and structures
- Support construction administration and perform field reviews, including travel to remote locations throughout Yukon
- Observe and maintain quality assurance practices and documentation standards on all projects
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Be a lifelong learner, stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with, advise, and assist team members in other groups and offices
- Other related duties as assigned
What ISL Offers
We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.
Depending on your experience level, the salary range for this position (based on a 40-hour work week) is:
$75,000 to $97,000
Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:
- Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
- Group RRSP
- Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
- Personal interest free loans for recreation equipment like Kayaks, Ski’s
- Hybrid model of work
- Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
- Parental leave top ups
- 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program
At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position.Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.
1114 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A3, Canada
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