Remote Drafting Technician - Bridges

Bilinguallink; Kentville; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership with stock purchase

Flexible hybrid work schedule

3-5 weeks vacation

Job summary

CIMA+’s Transportation team is seeking a drafting technician to work on large-scale projects in the Gatineau and Ottawa regions. You’ll create digital drawings for bridges and related structures, using AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Open Bridge, and SketchUp, while coordinating with multiple disciplines.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work model with offices in Gatineau or Ottawa, and opportunities for growth within a respected Canadian firm known for its engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Science from an accredited College.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Bridges or Structural CAD work.
• Experience in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D, or SketchUp.
• Team spirit, rigor and organizational skills.
• Interest to work in a bilingual environment.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Create digital drawings related to bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other transportation structures.
• Contribute to document preparation, meeting reports and other tasks associated with the design process.
• Draw solutions using AutoCAD, REVIT, CIVIL 3D, Open Bridge or SketchUp.
• Coordinate with transportation, municipal, traffic management and other disciplines.
• Perform take-offs and calculate quantities.
• Interpret design sketches and assist in construction record drawings.

Skills

Bilingual environment

Team spirit

Rigor

Organizational skills

French and English fluency (asset)

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

CIMA+’s Transportation team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation sector by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented engineers can lead any type of project, regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning, design, inspection, construction management, and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments. We take a wholistic approach to transportation projects that minimizes the environmental footprint, promotes sustainable growth, and supports resilient communities.Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation, so motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently.Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

Our Bridges and Structures team is looking for a drafting technician to work on various large-scale projects in the Gatineau and Ottawa regions. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging technical tasks, participate in training, and benefit from the support of our team, which is recognized across Canada for its achievements in bridge structures.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to work both from home and at our offices in Gatineau or Ottawa.

Responsibilities

• Create digital drawings related to bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other transportation structures
• Contribute to document preparation, meeting reports and other tasks associated with the design process
• Draw solutions using specialized software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, CIVIL 3D, Open Bridge or SketchUp.
• Coordination with transportation, municipal, traffic management and other disciplines in the planning, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction phases
• Perform take-offs and calculate quantities
• Interpret design sketches, implement redline markups and assist in the collection and interpretation of construction record and/or as-built drawings

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Science from an accredited College
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Bridges orStructural CAD work
• Experience in AutoCADand Revit
• Knowledge of Civil 3D, or SketchUp
• Team spirit, rigor and organizational skills
• Interest to work in a bilingual environment
• Oral and written fluency in French and English (an asset

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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