Job Description

Description :

At Modern Niagara, we value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that\xe2\x80\x99s well above industry standards. Modern Niagara is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA\xe2\x80\x98s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) \xe2\x80\x93 Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine\xe2\x80\x99s Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Health + Safety Culture Award and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category.

We currently have VDC Designer co-op opportunities for talented and creative students to be part of our team and share our values and passion. We are looking for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and are keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company. Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences.

This is a 8 to 12 month coop term starting in May 2024.

Mentorship & Training strategy:

You will be introduced to our software systems & document storage through a training program that introduces architectural elements, then straight piping (domestic & mechanical distribution systems), and then the most suitable discipline above. Educational milestones/targets will be set and measured. You will be in constant contact with the project VDC Coordinator, and the Project Superintendent, so that your work is vetted, and agrees with project strategies.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Modelling 3D building system that correct for mistakes in consultant drawings, with QAQC steps for the at least one of disciplines laid out above
• Ensuring that systems must relevant meet code requirements
• Ensuring that systems must be installable with maximum efficiency, and minimize material/labour costs
• Prepare dynamo scripts to optimize repetitive tasks for the VDC team
• Coordinating elements with other trades & building elements
• Issuing complete paper/pdf drawings to the site team, with QAQC steps
• Ensuring that Committed delivery dates are met
• Working with the other members of the VDC team (the VDC Coordinator, and other modellers)
• Bringing profitability and competitive advantage to our business with VDC technologies
• Educating new VDC users and collaborators both on site and in office
• Reporting incorrect fittings to the VDC Manager
• Other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a University degree or College diploma in Mechanical Engineering or applicable education
• Must have experience with programming languages; experience with Python, C# and Design Scripts is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of object oriented and visual programming is considered an asset
• Shall be capable of creating required logic and sequence for the required programming
• Must have experience using various 3D modeling software; preference given for AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks and Goggle Sketchup
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable, and timely
• Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry
• Comfortable working on a construction job site, or office setting

Desirable:

• Consideration given to those with an interest or minor in programming, building automation or computer science
• Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, projects
• Experience in the construction industry a strong asset
• Understanding of mechanical building systems (plumbing and HVAC) is a strong asset

NOTE: Should you be shortlisted for this role prior to the interview stage, you will be asked to submit a portfolio of either modelling (REVIT/AutoCAD/sketchup etc.) work, hand drawings, or artistic work for the panel\'s assessment of your spatial intelligence/skill level.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGTBQ2S+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at .

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

Modern Niagara