steel detailer - drafting

Government of Canada; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Southwestern Ontario seeks an experienced drafting professional to prepare engineering designs and supervise a team. This role requires at least 5 years of drafting experience and proficiency in software like AutoCAD and Tekla. The successful candidate will manage construction specifications, consult with clients, and work in a hybrid model that includes both in-person and remote responsibilities. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this position.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in drafting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Experience with 3D modeling and construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Supervise and train drafting personnel.
• Develop construction specifications and estimates.
• Consult with clients and engineers.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Word processing software

Tekla

Autodesk REVIT

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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 tenders
• Write 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

Experience and specialization Type of drafting

• Shop drawings
• Detailing drafting
• Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Tekla
• Word processing software
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Specialization or experience

• 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Industrial design
• Architecture
• Civil engineering
• Drafting
• Concrete products
• Buildings and structures
• Structural engineering

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Cellular phone
• Office equipment and supplies

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player