drafting technician

SOMA Millwork & Design; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A millwork and design company in Burnaby seeks a skilled designer to prepare engineering designs and drawings. The role requires working with blueprints and preparing specifications. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience, along with AutoCAD certification. This is a full-time position requiring on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• AutoCAD Certification is required.
• Technical illustration and drafting skills are needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle heavy loads

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Location and terms

• Location Burnaby, BC V5B 3B1
• Work location On site
• Salary $37.00 HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3399626

Education and experience

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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

Area of specialization

• Technical illustration
• Drafting

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD

Additional information

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

Employment groups

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

• Supports for persons with disabilities
• Supports for newcomers and refugees
• Supports for youths
• Supports for Veterans
• Supports for Indigenous people
• Supports for mature workers

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 2025-10-11

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.