Structural Technologist
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Contract Length: 11 Months
- Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Raise is currently hiring a Structural Technologist on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a Canadian global leader in exploration, mine engineering, and environmental protection.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.
Description
The Structural Technologist in this role will join our clients technical project team. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering high-quality 3D modeling and 2D CAD design solutions across structural steel, reinforced concrete, and architectural systems for heavy industrial mining facilities.
Working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, plant operations, and construction contractors, you will ensure all design deliverables adhere strictly to the organizations design standards, regulatory codes, and site-specific safety protocols.
Responsibilities
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Structural Modeling & CAD Drafting: Develop detailed 3D models and production-ready 2D execution drawings (structural steel framing, concrete foundations, connection details, and architectural layouts) supporting capital and sustaining projects.
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Quality & Technical Checking: Take ownership of planning, modeling, drafting accuracy, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for all structural deliverables prior to construction release.
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Material Quantification: Prepare precise Bills of Materials (BOM) and Material Take-Offs (MTO) to support procurement, estimating, and construction execution.
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Standards & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all modeling and drafting work complies with ’s engineering procedures, project design criteria, and applicable building/safety codes.
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Operational Collaboration: Serve as a reliable technical bridge between engineering, site operational teams, and third-party contractors to maintain positive, collaborative relationships and solve constructability challenges.
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Safety Leadership: Maintain strict adherence to ’s safety-first culture and site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols during office execution and site visits.
Qualifications
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Intermediate: 4–9 years of practical structural design and modeling experience.
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Senior: 10+ years of progressive structural detailing, checking, and design coordination experience.
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Proven background delivering structural design within heavy industrial environments—mining, mineral processing, or heavy resource projects experience is strongly preferred.
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Hands-on expertise in AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools such as Advance Steel, Revit, or AutoCAD Plant 3D.
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Proficiency with review/coordination tools like Navisworks and point-cloud/laser-scanning software (e.g., Leica JetStream).
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Sound working knowledge of relevant Canadian codes, including the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC), and applicable regional industrial standards.
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Practical understanding of structural steel fabrication techniques, concrete detailing/rebar placement, architectural envelope details, and on-site construction methodologies.
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Key Soft Skills & Work Expectations
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Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Ability to manage project priorities and work independently with minimal daily supervision while taking ownership of deadlines.
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Strong problem-solving mindset, reliability, high technical rigor, and a proactive attitude.
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Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to remote mine sites via light aircraft/charter flight for field verification, site walkdowns, and construction support.
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Education and Certifications
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Diploma in Civil / Structural Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
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Professional certification as a Technologist (e.g., ASET, SASTT, or provincial equivalent) is strongly preferred or eligible for registration.
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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
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