Project Technician (Reinforcing Steel)

Join AGF's team!

AGF is looking for a project technician for our Quebec office. This is a full-time permanent position.

About AGF

We are a leader in the reinforcing steel and post-tension industry, with over 75 years of excellence and 50,000 projects under our belt. Recognized for our commitment to health and safety, our friendly work environment, and our innovative spirit, we take pride in being a pillar on some of the most important construction projects in Canada and around the world.

What is reinforcing steel? In a nutshell, it's the equivalent of the skeleton or spine of a building. It's the key ingredient that gives concrete its strength to prevent cracks or collapses, ensuring that buildings and infrastructure remain solid and stable for years to come. In short, our product is all around us!

In Quebec, we've completed a ton of projects! Whether it's the Île d'Orléans Bridge, the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge, the Vidéotron Center, and the Fleur de Lys. Our expertise touches a multitude of sectors such as institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, or residential.

About the position - Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare reinforcing steel installation drawings from plans and estimates;
• Ensure coordination between production, delivery, installation on sites, and the general contractor for projects under their responsibility;
• Manage the project;
• Receive, after the contract is signed by the sales service, the submission plans and construction plans to verify if there have been any changes along the way;
• Refer to their manager in case of changes that result in additional costs;
• Communicate with the contractor when the plans are final, to identify the client's particular needs and plan the project's progress;
• Create, using a computer-aided design (CAD) software, the workshop drawings according to the plans designed by the general contractor, and then return them to the contractor for approval;
• Make the requested corrections to the drawings based on the general contractor's annotations;
• Produce, after the approval of the workshop drawings, the forms for the fabrication of reinforcing steel, taking into account the length, diameter, required bending, and type of steel;
• Send the forms to the production department's planner to launch the fabrication of the bars, respecting the delivery deadlines;
• Maintain constant communication with the general contractor and site foremen;
• Manage changes, make additions, and bring necessary modifications according to the site's directives;
• Assist in coordination meetings with the different actors of the project;
• Produce the end-of-site documents.
• About you - The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
• Experience in the construction and/or reinforcing steel field, an asset;
• Diploma in civil engineering technology (DEC), architecture (DEC), or building design (DEP);
• Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD, MicroStation);
• Ability to visualize and imagine geometric shapes and objects in 3D (an asset).

What we offer

• Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision care) from day one;
• Collective REER with employer contribution (4%);
• Annual bonuses and salary reviews; Telemedicine service and employee assistance program from the first day;
• Reimbursement of 600 dollars per year for physical activity expenses aimed at promoting health and well-being;
• Offered training & Career advancement opportunities;
• Holidays and 5 days of recognition for the holiday period;
• 5 sick days & holidays;
• Service recognition program;
• Free on-site parking – Charging stations for electric vehicles;
• Corporate discounts (ski resorts, golf, car rentals, furniture stores, etc.).

AGF is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every person can make a difference within our team. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups. If you need particular accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform us.

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