Requisition ID: 23647

Department: Public Works Dept.

Service: Traffic Services

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year

Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage

Salary Information: $61,663.42 - $72,157.54 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: 175 Loretta Street

Job Category: Information Technology

Application Close: 30/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for preparing and completing graphic and technical computer aided drafting assignments such as: contract drawings from field surveys, intersection drawings, pamphlets, flyers, presentation documents, forms and various departmental and city publications; updating base maps and plan proposals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college program in drafting or equivalent Minimum of 2 years of related drafting experience

KNOWLEDGE

- AutoCAD
- Microstation
- Familiar with Microsoft Windows environment
- Working in a drafting office workplace
- Road reconstruction and utility drafting
- Street Lighting or Traffic control signal operation and drafting techniques (Dependent on vacant position’s requirements)
- Ontario Manual of Uniform Traffic Control devices, AGI and ARC-GIS
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Work effectively with others
- Provide a vehicle for transportation when required
- Work both inside and outside when required
- Able to work well with others in a close working environment
- Willing and able to work overtime when required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing




- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at (phone hidden) extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].

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📌 Drafting Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 CityofOttawa
📍 Ottawa