Design technologist - drafting

Work site environment

• Interior

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Supervise other drafting personnel
• Train new drafting personnel
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Write technical reports
• 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
• Realize modelling and simulation exercises on computerized units
• Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Drafting (Architectural) Trade Certification

Type of drafting

• Detailing drafting
• Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Office
• InDesign
• Autodesk 3ds Max

Specialization or experience

• 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

• Architecture

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities