Design & Drafting Technician

Design & Drafting Technician
EA4 Engineering Aid 4
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Regional Ops - Capital Region, Transportation Operations
Steinbach MB
Advertisement Number: 42952
Salary(s): EA4 $56,202.00 - $68,744.00 per year
Closing Date: July 7, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Introduction
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, Capital Region is filling two (2) Design & Drafting Technician vacancies at our Steinbach office.

Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers licence without restrictions.
Must be able to travel occasionally to construction worksites.
Must be physically capable of performing all of the required duties of the position.

Qualifications:
Essential:
Completion of a Civil Technologist Diploma, or Civil Technician Certificate, or completion of Department’s Level 3 training program, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
Directly related computer aided design and drafting software experience.
Highly developed interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse work groups.
Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities in order to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to analyze incomplete or conflicting data, and make decisions or recommend alternative solutions for a wide range of design and drafting problems.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
Experience working with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desired:
Directly related preliminary and roadway and/or drain construction survey experience.
Knowledge of department design and drafting standards, practices and policies.
Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.

Duties:
The Design and Drafting Technician reports to the Regional Design Engineer/Senior Regional Design Technologist and works in an advanced technical environment requiring specialized technical ability to perform various roadway design duties which include drafting, earthwork design and quantities, Digital Terrain Models, while adhering to department standards, policies and procedures. The Design and Drafting Technician requires extensive interaction and co-operation with Regional project team(s) to ensure the Department’s overall objectives are met.

Apply Now:
Advertisement # 42952
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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