CAD (computer-aided design) specialist - drafting

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in York Region, Vaughan, is seeking an engineering professional to prepare designs and drawings, estimate costs, and manage contracts. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate, AutoCAD Certification, and 1-2 years of experience. This position requires on-site work with no remote options, offering benefits like group insurance and a registered retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Capability to prepare contracts and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Certification

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Office building
• Construction company

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AutoCAD Certification

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Construction

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)