Drafting Coordinator

Tamarack Homes

Job Title: Drafting Coordinator

Company: Tamarack Developments

Reports to: Director of Drafting and Designs

Salary Range: $52,000-$57,000

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario (hybrid role)

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Tamarack Homes is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

Tamarack Homes has a legacy of home-building in Ottawa that dates back to the 1940s when Harold Taggart began building homes for returning war veterans. Over the past decades, we have built thousands of homes in communities across the Ottawa and Kingston regions. We take pride in quality workmanship and creating homes that are more than just houses. Today, Tamarack Homes continues to be one of the most sought-after home builders in eastern Ontario.

As part of the Taggart Group, Tamarack Homes is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

Tamarack Developments
Tamarack Homes has a legacy of home-building in Ottawa that dates back to the 1940s when Harold Taggart began building homes for returning war veterans. Since then we have built hundreds of homes in communities across the Ottawa and Kingston regions. We take pride in quality workmanship and creating homes that are more than just houses. The communities we construct are built on excellence and attention to detail. Today, Tamarack Homes continues to be one of the most sought-after home builders in eastern Ontario.

Work Description

The Drafting Coordinator plays a key support role within the Drafting & Design team, contributing to the preparation and coordination of residential construction drawings and permit documentation.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build hands-on experience in residential drafting, permitting, and construction coordination. You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants to support the timely and accurate delivery of drawings and documentation across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Drawing Support

Assist in preparing and revising residential working drawings using AutoCAD and Revit

Support the development of drawing sets based on markups, sketches, and redlines

Review drawings for completeness and flag inconsistencies or missing information

Assist in incorporating design changes into drawing packages

Permitting & Coordination

Support the preparation and submission of permit applications to municipal authorities

Track permit status, timelines, and approvals to ensure deadlines are met

Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., consultants, municipalities) for follow-ups

Maintain organized permit logs and documentation

Project & Documentation Support

Compile and organize drawing packages and supporting documentation for construction

Assist in preparing site plans by consolidating information (grading, surveys, utilities)

Ensure construction teams receive up-to-date drawings and permits

Maintain accurate project files and records

Design Change Coordination

Assist in reviewing customer design change requests

Prepare notes and documentation to support internal review and consultant coordination

Track progress of changes to ensure timely completion

General Support

Assist with administrative tracking (permit schedules, documentation logs, etc.)

Support the team in managing multiple active projects and deadlines

Stay current on updates to subdivision developments and relevant regulations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

A diploma in an Architectural Technology or Technician program is required.

Experience with AutoCAD 2026, and Revit 2026 design programs is required.

1–2 years of experience in drafting, construction, or a related environment
(Co-op or internship experience considered)

Basic understanding of residential construction drawings

Familiarity with Ontario Building Code (Part 9) is an asset

Able to read and understand structural (floor and truss layouts), mechanical, and electrical design.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions and learn

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and build knowledge

Work Environment:

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines

Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation

Overtime may be required to meet specific project deadlines.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Tamarack Homes

Thank you for your interest in joining Tamarack Homes. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Tamarack Homes and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.