Current Openings

I/O Design & Engineering Ltd. wants to be that unbalanced force that propels you to making a meaningful career change that engages your mechanical design talents and accommodates your life passions. I/O Design has clients in multiple industries including hydroelectric, pulp and paper, smelting, mining, and marine port. We are driven to provide high quality engineering designs and fabrication ready drawings that exceed our client expectations.  

Every I/O Design project is unique with new constraints, challenges, and opportunities to create one-off designs. We regularly use the best available design, 3D scanning and VR technology when developing solutions. Employing innovative individuals who enjoy collaborating and problem-solving ensures quality designs that meet our clients’ needs.

I/O Design’s power comes from our employees. We ensure employees are not left to twist in the wind by setting clear goals, providing support through mentorship, and empowering employees to grow professionally and personally. We are a small consulting firm located in the beautiful and rural West Kootenays. The lifestyle attracts a diversity of people who thrive in vibrant small towns and enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

As a designer you understand that some designs need to be adaptable, and we understand that accommodating employees’ schedules accommodates life as it happens. The health and wellness of our employees is key to our success. We offer extended benefits program, company events and most importantly, flexible work schedules. Need to work around childcare commitments, want to take a powder day, or looking for a hybrid schedule? We will work with you to find the balance you need.

Your contribution to this team will include collaborating with project coordinators, engineers, designers, drafters, and clients to develop mechanical and structural steel designs from concept through detailed drawings. Unique among consultants, this position provides the opportunity for field work to scope projects, complete field measurements including 3D scanning, and see your solution in operation.

Individuals with 0-5 years of experience and the following skills will be strong candidates for the position:

• completion of a 2-3 year mechanical engineering technology program

• knowledge of Autodesk Inventor software,

• knowledge about mechanical design,

• knowledge about structural steel and steel fabrication,

• knowledge about designing for heavy industry,

• ability to develop conceptual sketches into detailed 3D designs,

• confidence to directly communicate with engineers, tradespeople, and operators through verbal and written communication,

• ability to safely work in heavy industrial facilities including the ability to conduct field measurements,

• requires meeting client site safety requirements such as wearing full-face and half-face respirators and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs.

Only applicants who submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@iodesign.caoutlining the following will be contacted.

• Your strategies for both learning I/O Design’s processes and integrating into a small consulting company.

• Why you to chose Mechanical Design Technology as an occupation.

• Why you are interested in living in the West Kootenay region.

Starting wage will be between $25 and $31 per hour depending on skills and experience.