engineering design and drafting technologist

Education:

College/CEGEP.

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.
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
• Prepare contracts and tenders.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

AutoCAD Certification.

Type of drafting:

• Free-hand drafting.
• Shop drawings.
• Detailing drafting.
• Presentation drawings.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Internet.
• Desktop applications.
• Multimedia software.
• Presentation software.
• Mail server software.
• Communication software.
• AutoCAD.
• MS Office.
• MS Windows.
• Spreadsheet.
• 3D graphic software.

Area of specialization:

Mechanical.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or 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.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.