Technologist 1 - Drawing Control

City of Winnipeg; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal employer in Manitoba seeks a Technologist 1 to maintain engineering record drawings, assist in CAD assignments, and manage document control. Candidates should have an Engineering Technology degree and proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS software. The position is hybrid with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employer-paid benefits

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge of civil/municipal engineering.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental Record Drawings in EDMA.
• Perform data entry and maintenance in EDMA.
• Assist in creating and maintaining GIS polygons.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

GIS knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of Engineering Technology program

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoMedia Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment Details

Technologist 1 – Drawing Control

Department: Drafting and Graphics, Engineering Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid

Position Type : Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work : 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $1,983.90 – $2,456.48 bi-weekly as per the Technologist – Grade 1 classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126144

Closing Date: August 6, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under limited supervision of the Supervisor of Drafting & Graphics Services, and the Senior Drawing Control Technologist, this Technologist 1 position maintains departmental Record Drawings in EDMA (Electronic Drawing Management Application), participates in the Underground Structure drawing review and Drawing Acceptance processes, undertakes computer-aided drafting (CAD) assignments, and satisfies requests for engineering record information.

As The Technologist 1you Will

• Perform data entry and data maintenance duties in conjunction with the Department’s engineering record drawing document management application (EDMA).
• Perform information searches in EDMA for engineering drawing information, as requested.
• Participate in the circulation and review and acceptance of record drawing submissions.
• Update the Department’s record drawing tracking spreadsheet and the project databases by using Microsoft Excel and GeoMedia Pro.
• Scan paper drawings to a digital format Undertake full size document scanning requests.
• Participates and assists in the Underground Structure construction drawing approval process following a documented process.
• Assigns Drawing numbers and updates the spreadsheet, as required.
• Assist in creating and maintaining GIS polygons for senior Drawing Control Staff.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position, as assigned.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Graduate of Engineering Technology program from a recognized Institute of Technology, and eligible for membership in CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.).
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant technical experience relating to civil/municipal engineering.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of AutoCAD drafting software.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of GIS software, such as Intergraph GeoMedia Pro.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Access and Word.
• Knowledge of the general concept of GIS.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out project work as directed and to prepare and complete required reports and records.
• General knowledge of the Water and Waste Department’s existing water and sewer infrastructure and plant facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, execute and communicate oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, legal plans and descriptions, specifications, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Educational transcripts from a recognized Institute of Technology.
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: Supervisor of Drafting and Graphics Services

• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.