Drafting Technician

StreetSide Developments Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Winnipeg seeks a Drafting Technician to create designs for new homes. Responsibilities include preparing construction drawings, supporting project management, and maintaining standardized practices. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in Drafting or CAD and proficiency with AutoCAD. Join a team that values effective communication, attention to detail, and teamwork. Closing date for application is February 20, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefit packages

Company matching RRSP/DPSP

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drawings accurately and consistently with project specifications.
• Supporting the Project Manager throughout the project tender process.
• Establishing standardized drafting practices for CAD drawings.
• Qualifying materials required for projects and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining accurate record-keeping system for pricing and product information.

Skills

Organization skills

Strong communication

Active listening

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education or certificate in Drafting or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Drafting Technician

Location: One Dr. David Friesen Drive, Winnipeg (Sage Creek)

At StreetSide Developments, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, as the Drafting Technician you are responsible for creating designs and drawings to facilitate the construction of new homes. You provide technical information and knowledge that supports profitable business decisions.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing drawings accurately and consistently with project specifications and requirements, including construction drawing sets, sales and marketing drawings, and preliminary site planning.
• Supporting the Project Manager throughout the project tender process, and completing building permit applications.
• Establishing standardized drafting practices, details and templates for CAD drawings.
• Qualifying materials required for projects and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date record-keeping system, including pricing and product information.
• Providing administrative support to other projects or duties as assigned.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Post-secondary education or certificate in Drafting, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Auto CAD Technician or related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Team, SharePoint and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior drafting experience would be an asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, supportive and respectful manner.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Taking responsibilities for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

Working Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Travel to work sites within the city and surrounding areas may be required. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

StreetSide Developments is the multi-family division of Qualico and has developed apartment style, town home style, detached houses and luxury condominiums throughout Western Canada with projects ranging from innovative urban development to historic retrofits. StreetSide Developments operates in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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Closing Date: February 20, 2026