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Family-run for 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontarios largest suppliers of residential construction products and services. Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.Our Design & Engineering team is looking for an experienced full-time Designer of wood-frame roof trusses for residential construction.Whats the opportunity?KOTT trusses literally put a roof over peoples heads. In this role, you will design trusses based on customer-provided house plans, ensuring they are Building Code-compliant, value engineered to be cost-effective, and in accordance with project timelines.Your sound product knowledge and technical expertise will be at the heart of your success, and you will have daily opportunities to demonstrate that you are a team player with a customer service focus. You appreciate the flexibility of being able to work from home as much as you want to, and relish being part of a collaborative, connected team.Why join KOTT? Group benefits plan includes medical, dental & vision care Health & wellness flex spending account $500/year Employee recognition program $6000 in prizes awarded/year Community support $100/year given to a community organization of your choosing KOTT Store employees get 50% off branded clothing Paid uniforms for customer-facing employees Annual boot allowance for Operations employees Employee & Family Assistance Program free counselling, self-help resources available 24/7 Hiring referral bonuses $250 for each successful hire you recommend Performance assessments held twice/year Employee & family events Five core values guide the way we run our business Occupational Health & Safety is a priorityYour day-to-day Design roof trusses using Mitek software Identify and flag any design issues or discrepancies noticed during the truss design process Communicate with KOTT Sales, Production and Installation teams to complete estimates in accordance with project timelines Track work assignments using KOTTs Enterprise Resource Management softwareWhat you need to succeedExperience & Education At least five years experience as a Truss Designer is preferred Experience working on a construction job site is considered an asset A Civil Engineering Technologist or Architectural Technologist Diploma is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be consideredSkills & Qualifications Experience with Mitek design software, particularly Mitek Sapphire, is required Strong general computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings is mandatory Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is an asset Good verbal and written communications skills Good interpersonal skills and a team playerApplicants please note Reliable transportation is essential as KOTT is not on a bus route Pay will be based on skills and experience KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Contact KOTT HR if you need accommodations to apply or interview