design technologist - drafting

SSi Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Other benefits

Free parking

Job summary

SSi Canada is seeking a Design technologist - drafting to work on-site in Yellowknife, NT. The role focuses on preparing engineering designs and drawings, developing technical sketches, and compiling construction specifications with cost estimates.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of drafting experience and proficiency in CAD/AutoCAD, MS Office, and related software. The job offers health and other benefits and a permanent full-time position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with drafting and design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Develop and prepare design sketches.
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
• Write technical reports and 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.

Skills

3D Modeling

Attention to detail

Team player

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Drafting tech

Design and visual communications

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Internet

Word processing

Job description

Design technologist - drafting

• Location Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T4
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 36.00 HOUR hourly / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Morning, Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Health benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Drafting and design technology/technician, general
• Design and visual communications, general

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.

Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• 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

Type of drafting

• Detailing drafting
• Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Word processing software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• MS Office

Specialization or experience

• 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Telecommunications
• Technical illustration
• Industrial design
• Architecture
• Drafting
• Buildings and structures

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-25