Telecommunication Drafting Technician - (MB)

ROHL Inc.; Rural Municipality of Headingley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ROHL Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Telecommunication Drafting Technician in Manitoba to produce high-quality CAD drawings for permitting, review, and construction.

You will work in AutoCAD to convert field data, GPS data, and plans into construction-ready drawings while coordinating with project managers and customers. The role requires 2–5 years of AutoCAD drafting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to gather information from third-party sources.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Design Technology or AutoCAD certification.
• 2–5 years of drafting/design experience in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with layer management and file types .shp, .dwg, .dgn, and .pdf.
• Strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft CAD drawings from concept to final design, drawn to scale and suitably detailed for construction.
• Compile data from GPS, building plans and pipeline information for permitting and as-built drawings.
• Create drawing packages and as-built documents; review drawings for conformance to specs.
• Obtain permits and coordinate with Project Managers and clients to ensure compliance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering Design Technology Diploma

AutoCAD Operator Certificate

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Telecommunication Drafting Technician - (MB)

Full Time Engineering/Enviro. MANITOBA, Headingley, MB, CA

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1027

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Who We Are

ROHL Global Networks Inc. is a diversified infrastructure company based in Western Canada, with expanding operations across North America. Originally established as a leading provider of telecommunications and utility infrastructure design and construction, ROHL has strategically grown into real estate development and management, solar energy systems, and power infrastructure, serving enterprise, government, and wholesale clients.

From building fiber optic and high-voltage systems to delivering solar farms and enabling AI-driven data centers and EV infrastructure, ROHL plays a critical role in powering the future of Canada’s built environment.

Our CAD / GIS Services team is growing, and we’re looking for an Intermediate Telecommunication Drafting Technician who’s ready to hit the ground running, crafting the high-quality drawings that guide our telecom and utility projects from first permit to final as-built. If you take pride in precise, well-built drawing packages and want to see your work help connect communities across Canada, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

This is an in-office position reporting to the Manager, CAD / GIS Services. The Telecommunication Drafting Technician will compile relevant information, including GPS data, building plans, and pipeline information, to create high-quality drawings for permitting, review, construction, and as-builts for our clients.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and confident working in AutoCAD from concept to final design, gathering information from field crews and third-party sources, and working closely with Project Managers and customers to deliver accurate, construction-ready drawing packages.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting and Design

• Create CAD drawings from concept to final design, drawn to scale and suitably detailed to convey the information required for construction, using GPS data, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data
• Operate computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) and drafting workstations
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• Check and verify design drawings to confirm they conform to specifications and design data, and correct any errors

Data Review and As-Builts

• Review data collected from the field and other third-party sources to create drawing packages and as-builts
• Obtain information from third-party sources including municipalities, utilities, Google Earth, and other mapping applications

Permitting and Coordination

• Obtain permits from stakeholders as required for construction of prepared drawing packages
• Interact with Project Managers and customers to provide quality drawings and ensure they comply with project requirements

What You Bring

• Requirements
  • Engineering Design Technology Diploma or AutoCAD Operator Certificate, along with 2-5 years of experience in drafting/design in AutoCAD.
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD in a design capacity, including layer management and usage, and the ability to import and export various file types such as .shp, .dwg, .dgn, and .pdf.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat, with a strong aptitude for computers.
  • Comfort obtaining information from third-party sources, including municipalities, utilities, Google Earth, and other mapping applications.
  • Strong mathematical and technical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for meetings and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Pride in your work, with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
  • Organized and able to handle pressure and deadlines, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Extra Strengths We Value
  • Experience in telecommunications design.
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools within a CAD environment.
  • A deeper understanding of how AutoCAD works behind the scenes, such as writing LISP routines or other programming and customization within the AutoCAD environment.
  • A background in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
  • Knowledge of ESRI’s ArcGIS platform and web mapping.
  • Experience with FTTX planning and design.

Who We Are

ROHL Global Networks Inc. is a diversified infrastructure company based in Western Canada, with expanding operations across North America. Originally established as a leading provider of telecommunications and utility infrastructure design and construction, ROHL has strategically grown into real estate development and management, solar energy systems, and power infrastructure, serving enterprise, government, and wholesale clients.

From building fiber optic and high-voltage systems to delivering solar farms and enabling AI-driven data centers and EV infrastructure, ROHL plays a critical role in powering the future of Canada’s built environment.

Our CAD / GIS Services team is growing, and we’re looking for an Intermediate Telecommunication Drafting Technician who’s ready to hit the ground running, crafting the high-quality drawings that guide our telecom and utility projects from first permit to final as-built. If you take pride in precise, well-built drawing packages and want to see your work help connect communities across Canada, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

This is an in-office position reporting to the Manager, CAD / GIS Services. The Telecommunication Drafting Technician will compile relevant information, including GPS data, building plans, and pipeline information, to create high-quality drawings for permitting, review, construction, and as-builts for our clients.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and confident working in AutoCAD from concept to final design, gathering information from field crews and third-party sources, and working closely with Project Managers and customers to deliver accurate, construction-ready drawing packages.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting and Design

• Create CAD drawings from concept to final design, drawn to scale and suitably detailed to convey the information required for construction, using GPS data, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data
• Operate computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) and drafting workstations
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• Check and verify design drawings to confirm they conform to specifications and design data, and correct any errors

Data Review and As-Builts

• Review data collected from the field and other third-party sources to create drawing packages and as-builts
• Obtain information from third-party sources including municipalities, utilities, Google Earth, and other mapping applications

Permitting and Coordination

• Obtain permits from stakeholders as required for construction of prepared drawing packages
• Interact with Project Managers and customers to provide quality drawings and ensure they comply with project requirements

What You Bring

• Requirements
  • Engineering Design Technology Diploma or AutoCAD Operator Certificate, along with 2-5 years of experience in drafting/design in AutoCAD.
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD in a design capacity, including layer management and usage, and the ability to import and export various file types such as .shp, .dwg, .dgn, and .pdf.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat, with a strong aptitude for computers.
  • Comfort obtaining information from third-party sources, including municipalities, utilities, Google Earth, and other mapping applications.
  • Strong mathematical and technical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for meetings and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Pride in your work, with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
  • Organized and able to handle pressure and deadlines, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Extra Strengths We Value
  • Experience in telecommunications design.
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools within a CAD environment.
  • A deeper understanding of how AutoCAD works behind the scenes, such as writing LISP routines or other programming and customization within the AutoCAD environment.
  • A background in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
  • Knowledge of ESRI’s ArcGIS platform and web mapping.
  • Experience with FTTX planning and design.

Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Overtime and weekends may be required