CAD (computer-assisted drafting) technician

Government of Canada; Bas-Saint-Laurent; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency in Quebec is seeking a Drafting Technician who specializes in interior design processes. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing design sketches, and estimating costs. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and must possess AutoCAD certification. This position requires working on-site with no opportunities for remote work, and offers benefits like paid mileage and training.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• AutoCAD Certification and Drafting Trade Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Develop and prepare design sketches.
• Write technical reports.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

SketchUp

File management software

Project management software

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Interior

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Write technical reports
• 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
• Interior design (general)

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AutoCAD Certification
• Drafting (Architectural) Trade Certification
• Drafting Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Type of drafting

• Manual drafting
• Free-hand drafting
• Shop drawings
• Detailing drafting
• Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Desktop applications
• File management software
• Multimedia software
• Word processing software
• Mail server software
• Project management software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• SketchUp
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
• 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Architecture
• Landscape design
• Drafting

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available