Furniture designer

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians, other
• Furniture design and manufacturing
• Cabinetmaking and millwork
• Interior design

Work site environment

• Interior

Work setting

• Urban area
• Wood products manufacturer
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
• Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
• Analyze the intended use of products and user preferences
• Produce project designs
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Read blueprints and drawings

Design methods

• Visual communication
• Detailed visualization
• Drafting

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• SolidWorks software
• SketchUp

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Area of specialization

• Furniture
• Industrial design
• Furniture design

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• To be determined
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)