Design Technologist - Drafting

Work site environment

• Interior

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Drafting (Architectural) Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

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