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Formwork Draftsperson/Designer

$80.75k - $102k per year

MatchBox

  • Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #14240
  • Salary: CA$85,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Formwork Draftsperson / Designer to join our client, a well-established specialist concrete contractor based in Vancouver. This role is ideal for someone with strong reinforced concrete and formwork design experience who enjoys working closely with operations teams to develop practical and efficient formwork solutions on large-scale construction projects.

This opportunity offers exposure to technically complex concrete structures across high-rise, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors throughout Western Canada. You will work alongside experienced project and field teams while contributing to the planning and execution of major reinforced concrete builds using industry-leading formwork systems. If you are looking to join a growing concrete contractor with a strong project pipeline and long-term career growth, apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Produce formwork layout drawings and erection drawings for reinforced concrete structures
  • Design formwork systems utilizing Doka equipment including: Framax, Frami, Top 50, Dokaflex, Shoring systems
  • Develop formwork solutions based on structural drawings and construction sequencing
  • Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and field operations teams to ensure constructability
  • Prepare drawing packages for third-party engineer review and sealing
  • Assist with formwork quantity takeoffs and material planning
  • Coordinate with suppliers, engineers, and external consultants as required
  • Support planning and execution of technically challenging concrete structures

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in formwork design, structural drafting, or concrete construction drafting
  • Strong familiarity with Doka, Peri, Aluma, or similar formwork systems
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar drafting software
  • Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction and sequencing
  • Experience preparing drawings for engineer review and sealed submissions is considered an asset
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with both office and field teams
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience working on high-rise, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure concrete projects is preferred

For more current job opportunities,  Follow  MatchBox at  linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally,  MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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