Design technologist - drafting

- Location Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T4
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 36.00 HOUR hourly / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Morning, Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Perks:Health perks, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP
- Drafting and design technology/technician, general
- Design and visual communications, general

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

- Prepare engineering designs and drawings
- Develop and prepare design sketches
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Write technical reports
- 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

Type of drafting

- Detailing drafting
- Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

- Internet
- Word processing software
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- AutoCAD
- MS Office

Specialization or experience

- 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

- Construction
- Telecommunications
- Technical illustration
- Industrial design
- Architecture
- Drafting
- Buildings and structures

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication




- Organized
- Team player

Health advantages

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-25

📌 design technologist - drafting (Yellowknife)
🏢 SSi Canada
📍 Yellowknife