Careers at DOWCO

Quality of our product is tied directly to the quality of our employees
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Our Culture

Dowco supports our staff by fostering a work environment that encourages them to grow and to excel. Dowco is a company dedicated to advancement of individuals without discrimination to age, sex, race, religion, disability, citizenship, political beliefs and any other factor described in the human rights legislation. We remain steadfast in ensuring that we hire and retain the top qualified people in the industry.

Working and delivering unmatched value to our customers

Why work for DOWCO?

Dowco is a leading structural detailing company with offices across the globe. We are a company with an outstanding reputation that has grown over the last 50 years. Dowco’s values are focused around customer service and employee development.

At Dowco, we recognize the importance of our employees. We offer generous wages and a comprehensive benefits package. All of our employees receive regular training and are provided opportunities to help further develop their skills. We also offer company initiatives such as community involvement, company lunches, sports teams and so much more. At Dowco, you’re more than just a number; you’re an integral part of our sustained success. We are always looking for outstanding employees to join our team. If that is YOU…. Apply online today!

Current Opportunities

About Yourself

You should have a minimum of 10 years steel detailing, with 5 of those years within a project management and coordination role. You must be skilled at managing jobs, working within budgets, scheduling staff & managing large teams. You are a deadline driven individual capable of managing several projects concurrently.

You are a leader, highly organized and have the ability to communicate effectively with both staff and clients. Project management certification is an asset (PMP, CAPM for example), you have knowledge of AISC & CISC standards, and you are familiar with the Standard Code of Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges to ensure quality and standards are met. You have experience with modeling, connection design and working on BIM projects.

Experience using Microsoft Office suite is required and experience using Tekla Structures and FabTrol is extremely beneficial.

About The Position

You will report to the Lead Project Manager and play a key role in our organization by ensuring the quality of product, delivery schedule and budget is maintained. If you are receptive to learn and apply new methods, then we are the company for you.

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About Yourself

You have 6 years or more steel detailing experience and 2 years or more in a project management or coordination role. You are a self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to contribute in a busy production environment. You must have high standards, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you are confident and capable of working within large teams. You are an organized, efficient and a deadline driven individual in pursuit of ensuring quality and accurate production drawings for fabrication and erection.

Experience in Tekla Structures and FabTrol is extremely beneficial as is knowledge of pdf mark-up software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.

About The Position

You will report to and work with the Project Manager and play a key role in our organization by assisting in scheduling staff, working within budgets and managing projects. If you are receptive to learn and apply new methods, then we are the company for you. This role is the stepping stone to become a Project Manager within our company should your skills, knowledge and abilities match what we are looking for.

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About Yourself

You must have a minimum of 6 years steel detailing experience using Tekla Structures.

Potential candidates will possess the following qualities:

  • Self-motivated
  • Team Player
  • Willingness to learn and evolve with the industry
  • Knowledge of both AISC & CISC standards
  • Value Quality as paramount to a projects success
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Can meet deadlines

In addition, candidates who have experience with the following move to the front of the line:

  • Working with detailing teams in a multi-office environment
  • Working with Global Companies
  • Knowledge of Adobe and/or Bluebeam software
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)

About The Position

You will report directly to the PM on a day to day basis. You are expected to conduct in-model reviews at the ABM & Connecting stages of a contract. You will conduct drawing checks at the Editing stage. You will also report deficiencies in work quality to the Quality Assurance Manager.

As you will be part of the Checking/QC (Quality Control) Department, your Manager will be the Quality Assurance Manager.

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About Yourself

You have a minimum 4 years of experience in steel detailing. A solid understanding of Tekla Structures is mandatory. You must be capable of working in a 3D model sharing environment. You must be able to handle all aspects of detailing from modeling, to detailing columns, beams, connections, advance bills of materials, miscellaneous steel and all aspects of dimensioning and drawing annotation. You are proficient in reading structural and architectural drawings, you have strong math skills and be cable of producing RFI’s and incorporating responses as required.

About The Position

You will report to the Project manager and play a key role in our organization by inputting information into the 3D model to produce fabrication drawings. If you are receptive to learn and apply new methods then we are the company for you.

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About Yourself

You are a graduate from a certified program covering steel detailing, BIM, and other construction detailing services. You should be capable of working in a 3D model sharing environment and know a variety of software including Tekla Structures as a minimum. You should have a basic understanding of all aspects of steel detailing from modeling, to detailing columns, beams, connections, advance bills of materials, miscellaneous steel and all aspects of dimensioning and drawing annotation. You are proficient in reading structural and architectural drawings, you have strong math skills and be cable of producing RFI’s and incorporating responses as required.

About The Position

This is a Junior position where you will have to opportunity to grow into areas of larger responsibility based on your skills and passions. You will be introduced to Mass Timber detailing as it takes hold in this industry. You will work on project teams, and be mentored by key staff to develop your skills and industry knowledge. You will play a key role in our organization by inputting information into the 3D model to produce fabrication drawings. If you are receptive to learn and apply new methods then we are the company for you.

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About Yourself

You have a minimum 5 years of experience in Mass Timber detailing. A solid understanding of Cadwork 3D CAD/CAM software is preferred but not mandatory. You must be capable of working in a 3D model sharing environment and able to handle all aspects of detailing from modeling, to detailing Glulam, CLT, connections, advance bills of materials, and all aspects of dimensioning and drawing annotation. You are proficient in reading structural and architectural drawings, you have strong math skills and be cable of producing RFI’s and incorporating responses as required.

About The Position

You will report to either the project manager and or Mass Timber Manager and play a key role in our organization by inputting information into the 3D model to produce manufacturing drawings. If you are receptive to learn and apply new methods then we are the company for you.

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About The Position

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About DOWCO

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