Drafter | Technologist

Rio Tinto; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career development assistance

Annual incentive program

Health and pension programs

Share ownership plan

Paid parental leave

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Rio Tinto in Labrador City, NL, is seeking a Drafter to support engineering and project teams by preparing, updating and maintaining technical drawings and design documentation. This is a residential, site-based role with relocation support if applicable and a strong emphasis on structural drafting with exposure to mechanical drafting.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate in drafting or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience drafting in a engineering environment with CAD tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage revisions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise engineering drawings focused on structural drafting and some mechanical drafting.
• Interpret data and sketches to develop accurate drawings for engineers and projects.
• Maintain drawing records, control revision histories and ensure standards compliance.
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy against technical standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and project stakeholders on design changes.
• Assist with field verification and data collection when needed.
• Contribute to drafting practices and document control improvements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Detail-oriented

Document control

Team collaboration

Field verification

Education

Diploma in drafting

Engineering technology

Tools

Bluebeam

3D modelling

Job description

• Join a team where no two days are the same, gaining exposure to operational and capital projects across mining, processing, rail and port infrastructure while building a diverse and highly valuable technical skillset.
• Learn from experienced professionals and make a real impact. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to projects that improve safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Build a rewarding long-term career in a collaborative and inclusive environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Permanent role based in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities.

• Join a team where no two days are the same, gaining exposure to operational and capital projects across mining, processing, rail and port infrastructure while building a diverse and highly valuable technical skillset.
• Learn from experienced professionals and make a real impact. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to projects that improve safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Build a rewarding long-term career in a collaborative and inclusive environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Permanent role based in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities.

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you.

About The Role

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values of care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.

We are looking for a Drafter to support engineering and project teams by preparing, updating and maintaining technical drawings and design documentation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical problem solving, attention to detail and collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

This is a residential role based in Labrador City, NL; fly-in/fly-out is not available. Relocation assistance is provided if applicable.

Reporting to the Superintendent Technical Engineering and working in a challenging and rewarding environment, you will contribute to the successful delivery of sustaining and capital projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and revise engineering construction drawings, layouts and technical documentation, with the majority of your work focused on structural drafting and additional exposure to mechanical drafting. Projects may include structural steel remediation, monorails, access platforms and other industrial infrastructure.
• Interpret preliminary data, field notes and sketches to develop accurate drawings supporting engineers and project teams, including modifications and upgrades to existing structures and equipment.
• 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.

About You

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item to apply. If you are excited about the opportunity and bring relevant experience, we encourage you to submit an application.

Required For Success

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• A diploma, certificate or qualification in drafting, engineering technology, design or a 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

Helpful for Success

• Experience supporting structural drafting for industrial, mining, manufacturing or infrastructure projects, particularly involving structural steel, platforms, monorails, equipment‑support structures or similar assets.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling software and digital design tools.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and document control processes.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What We Offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Relocation support is provided, if applicable
• Ongoing access to family‑friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

Where you’ll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high‑grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high‑quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.

IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly‑owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company‑owned port facilities in Sept‑Iles.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win‑win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

Respect and Inclusion

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.