architectural draftsperson

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Edmonton is seeking a draftsman to prepare engineering designs and drawings. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and AutoCAD certification, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, developing design sketches, and ensuring conformity of drawings. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Analytical skills for reading blueprints.
• Ability to prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Develop and prepare design sketches.
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets.
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

AutoCAD Certification

Tools

Computer-aided design (CAD)

AutoCAD

Autodesk REVIT

MS Office

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Millwork shop

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors

Credentials

• AutoCAD Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of drafting

• Shop drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Architecture
• Drafting

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance