CAD Drafter for Mining & Infrastructure Projects

Rio Tinto; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health & medical programs

Pension & savings plans

Share ownership plan

Paid leave (vacation, parental, sick)

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Drafter to support engineering and project teams in Labrador City, NL, preparing, updating, and maintaining technical drawings and design documentation. This residential role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

You will contribute to sustaining and capital projects while reporting to the Superintendent Technical Engineering. Relocation assistance is provided if applicable, and fly‑in/fly-out is not available.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• A diploma, certificate or qualification in drafting, engineering technology, design or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience preparing technical drawings in a drafting or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) in AutoCAD and familiarity with Bluebeam or similar mark-up software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage drawing revisions and documentation accurately.
• A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience is required for consideration for this role

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise engineering construction drawings, layouts and technical documentation using approved drafting software.80% of packages will be structural and 20% mechanical.
• Interpret information from preliminary data, field notes, and sketches to create accurate drawings to support engineers and project teams.
• Maintain drawing records, document control processes and revision histories.
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and project stakeholders to incorporate design changes.
• Assist with field verification and the collection of technical information where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting practices, standards and systems.

Skills

CAD AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Attention to detail

Drawing revisions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Diploma in drafting or related

Tools

AutoCAD software

Bluebeam software

3D modelling tools

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Drafter to support engineering and project teams in Labrador City, NL, preparing, updating, and maintaining technical drawings and design documentation. This residential role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

You will contribute to sustaining and capital projects while reporting to the Superintendent Technical Engineering. Relocation assistance is provided if applicable, and fly‑in/fly-out is not available.