drafting technologist

Government of Canada; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Kawartha Lakes is looking for a candidate to prepare engineering designs and supervise drafting personnel. The role requires a college diploma in engineering technology and at least 1 month of experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, estimating costs, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. Benefits include mileage reimbursement and a night shift premium, with work required at the physical location only.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Night shift premium

Parking available

Qualifications

• Must have a college diploma in engineering technology.
• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months is required.
• Ability to prepare engineering designs and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Supervise other drafting personnel.
• Consult with clients and engineers to establish product requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Supervision

Blueprint reading

Technical report writing

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Civil engineering technology (CVT)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Supervise other drafting personnel
• Train new drafting personnel
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare contracts and tendersWrite 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
• Leading/instructing groups

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Civil engineering technology (CVT)

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Parking available