drafting technician
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Type of drafting
Security and safety
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare engineering designs and drawings
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Train new drafting personnel
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Write technical reports
- Write specifications
- Estimate costs and materials
- Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
- Examine drawings for conformity and errors
- Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
- Leading/instructing groups
Type of drafting
- Detailing drafting
- Tekla
- Internet
- Desktop applications
- File management software
- Word processing software
- Project management software
- Programming software
- Business diagram software
- Mapping and data visualization software
- Data analysis software
- Database software
- Device drivers
- Networking hardware
- Networking software
- MS Office
- Spreadsheet
- Fabrication
- Quality assurance or control
- Construction
- Industrial design
- Project management
- Testing
- Drafting
- Concrete products
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Free parking available
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare engineering designs, drawings, construction specifications, cost and material estimates, technical reports, and complete drawing documentation packages. Review drawings for accuracy and conformity, consult with clients and technical specialists to establish requirements, and train or lead drafting personnel.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and 2 to less than 3 years of experience are specified. The role requires drafting and blueprint-reading capabilities, attention to detail, strong written and oral communication, organization, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Skills
- Engineering Design
- Technical Drawing
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction Specifications
- Cost Estimation
- Material Estimation
- Technical Report Writing
- Drawing Review
- Quality Assurance
- Client Consultation
- Team Leadership
- Tekla
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Engineering Design
- Drafting
- Detailing Drafting
- Technical Drawings
- Blueprints
- Construction Specifications
- Cost Estimates
- Material Estimates
- Technical Reports
- Drawing Sets
- Tekla
- File Management Software
- Word Processing Software
- Project Management Software
- Programming Software
- Business Diagram Software
- Mapping and Data Visualization Software
- Data Analysis Software
- Database Software
- Networking Hardware
- Networking Software
- Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheets
- Fabrication
- Quality Assurance
- Construction
- Industrial Design
- Concrete Products