Facility Coordinator

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Facility Coordinator responsible for maintaining crucial technical drawings and providing drafting services. This permanent full-time position requires proficiency in AutoCAD and a diploma in Architectural Drafting, alongside three years of relevant experience. The role involves technical support for municipal facilities projects and ensuring accurate information is available to various stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed facilities technical drawings and as-built information.
• Assist with drafting, surveys, and construction documents.
• Maintain an updated inventory of municipal building drawings.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal

Drafting

Education

Diploma in Architectural Drafting or Interior Design

Drafting Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Requisition ID: 3387

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Department/ Branch: Community Services, Facilties Services

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Pay Level: PL8

Start Rate: $ 45.16

Permanent Rate: $ 53.02 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 01/06/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 15/06/2025

Posting Type: Internal and External

General Description

Under general supervision, the Facility Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date inventory of municipal building as-builts drawings to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to Council, Administration, department staff, and the public. The incumbent will also provide drafting and design services, presentation drawings, charts, graphs, forms, and general drafting related functions including support services for construction surveys and supervision services for the assigned division.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed facilities technical drawings, sketches, conceptual plans, digitization of red line drawings, and as-built information.
• Convert existing drawings to latest versions of AutoCAD.
• Assist with pre-design drafting, surveys, studies, and related research as required to proceed to a detail stage.
• Carry out filing of drawings, technical reports, and catalogues, while maintaining an up-to-date index and register.
• Prepare requisitions and work orders for approval, keep an up-to-date inventory, and record all expenditures for drafting supplies and equipment.
• Assist with preparation of technical specifications, tender, and construction contract documents suitable for purposes of public tendering and/or award of construction projects.
• Maintain an up-to-date drawing and technical specification inventory for municipal use and reference of all municipal buildings.
• Operate and maintain computer equipment and the most current software and systems databases for as-built drawings and information.
• Review technical drawings and specifications during tendering process for other municipal buildings.
• Develop technical drawings/plans, and preliminary and final scopes of work to support branch initiatives, such as construction modifications/renovations, building maintenance, or new construction.
• Act as a primary branch stakeholder for facilities related projects.
• Undertake site reviews and measurements of various facilities to ensure accurate as-built inventory.
• Assist with development of graphic presentations, including minor mass modelling.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of wayfinding and corporate signage for facilities.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in operation of current versions of computer-aided drafting, AutoCAD, photo editing, and Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledgeable of the operation, function, and availability of the latest in drafting supplies, equipment, and reproduction machines being used in the field.
• Above average communication, written, interpersonal, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications is required.
• Capable of achieving self-set goals and targets with limited supervision together with the motivation and commitment to effectively carry out required responsibilities.
• Working knowledge and application of the current Building Codes, Fire Codes, Barrier Free Design, and related Canadian industry guidelines.
• Working knowledge of the local Land Use Bylaw is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop programs is required.
• Proficient working knowledge of InDesign is required.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Diploma in Architectural Drafting, Interior Design, or equivalent is required.
• Drafting Certification is required.
• Three (3) years of related experience required.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
  
  

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca

Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals

selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.