13 Contract Drafting jobs in Canada

**Location:** Calgary, AB.

**Status:** Permanent, Full Time with Benefits

**Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM



# **About ATS Traffic**

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Kamloops, Langley, Winnipeg, Brandon and Mississauga.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

- **Do What’s Right**
- **Our People Matter**
- **Trust Through Teamwork**
- **Striving for Excellence**



# **About the Position**

ATS Traffic is looking for a Drafting and Design Technician to join our team! This position will be responsible for designing and drafting traffic control drawings for projects throughout Canada, such as temporary work zones and detours. This role will also create Traffic Accommodation Strategies for internal and external clients.

As our ideal candidate you are an analytical team player with the ability to foresee risks and make sound decisions. You are customer-service oriented and work well under the pressure of tight deadlines.

Do you have laser sharp attention to detail? Do you thrive on being a collaborative solution provider? If so, submit your application today!



# **Responsibilities**

- Using AutoCAD to draft 2D based traffic plans, supervise and assist other AutoCAD users
- Utilize MS Word to create written strategies and technical reports for customers
- Collaborate with engineers to complete professionally sealed drawings
- Create temporary traffic control strategies and other reports as required; work with different departments within ATS Traffic for tenders, job planning and quoting
- Build and maintain a rapport with the general contractors and road governing authorities
- Effectively communicate with client project managers and other discipline leads regarding the design, design changes, models, etc.
- Research, review and implement methods, systems and procedures that add value to engineering service’s final products;
- Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction;



# **Qualifications**

- Post secondary education in related field such as Construction Management, Design and Mechanical Systems, or related field is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who bring AutoCAD Level 1 Diploma or Certificate.
- 3-5 previous experience in the traffic or road safety/construction industry is an asset; Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Alberta Construction Safety Association’s (ACSA's) Alberta Temporary Traffic Control (ATTC) course for Traffic Control Supervisor's is an asset
- Intermediate experience using AutoCAD designing and drafting experience.
- Knowledge of vehicle tracking and Google Earth is an asset.
- Understanding of temporary work zone designs construction phasing is an asset.
- Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.



# **Why Choose ATS Traffic?**

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Other perks include:

- **3 Weeks Paid Vacation**
- **Health Spending Account and Wellness Account**
- **RRSP Contribution Program**
- **Regular company events like barbecues and holiday parties**

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today!

*We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.*

- ***By applying to this posting you will receive auto-generated emails to the account provided. Please ensure to check your junk/spam folder as these emails may be re-directed.***

# **Experience**

Required

- Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows operation system
- Good knowledge of Metro streets and AB Road network
- Experience with AutoCAD

# **Education**

Preferred

- Technical/other training or better in Design and Technical Production
- Technical/other training or better in Construction Engineering
- Technical/other training or better in Design and Mechanical Systems or related field

# **Behaviors**

Required

- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

# **Motivations**

Required

- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

**ROLE***:**
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture is recruiting for a competent, enthusiastic, and dynamic Junior CAD / Drafting Technician to join our team supporting ongoing energy infrastructure construction projects across Canada & USA. This role reports to both the Digital Design Lead, as well as project-based engineering & construction teams. A Junior CAD / Drafting Technician works with project teams to prepare engineering design and construction drawings, process survey information, create & develop 3D models, and output construction models for machine control files.

SMJV places engineering at the forefront of all our infrastructure construction projects. Applicants with the drive to succeed, a strong work ethic and always seek to improve are encouraged to apply. Pipeline (or similar) experience is preferred but additional training will be provided for suitable candidates new to the energy infrastructure industry.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES***:**

- Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale energy projects of national importance, including oil & gas pipelines, net-zero energy projects & renewable energy projects.
- Use the latest Autodesk CAD software to prepare project design & construction 3D models and drawings.
- Create large earthworks & grading models for export into site equipment for machine control & calculation of material volumes.
- Utilize UAV LIDAR & photogrammetry data, laser scan pointcloud data sets and orthographic imagery for incorporation into, and development of, 3D construction models.
- Responsible to produce project construction facilitation drawings, including access route plans & road upgrade drawings, site & equipment layouts, trenchless pipeline crossings, open cut pipeline crossings, environmental mitigation drawings, lift plan drawings, steep slope identification & construction drawings.
- Work in different geographic coordinate systems with metric, imperial and mixed metric units.
- Produce project models & drawings in accordance with the company CAD Standard, ensuring that drawings are prepared, stored, issued, and archived in accordance with current company procedures.
- Project data management of all CAD files.
- Follow checking and self-checking process, issuing drawings to internal and external clients, and managing electronic information.
- Solve technical challenges, maintain and improve knowledge of drafting techniques, task workflows, standards, and engineering procedures.
- Employee development and training opportunities through company annual Personal Development Reviews.
- Opportunities to attend industry seminars, conferences and project site visits.
- Display excellent time management skills to complete time sensitive deliverables.
- Display strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand what tasks are required.


**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES***:**

*Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.*

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS***:**
*Qualifications*

- Completion of high school diploma is required.
- Graduate from an accredited college program in Civil Engineering Technology, Design Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or from a career college in Engineering CAD / BIM Technology.

*Experience*

- 1-year minimum previous experience in a similar role.
- Field experience is an asset.

*Skills and Knowledge*

- Excellent Autodesk AutoCAD skills.
- Basic Autodesk Civil 3D skills & knowledge – ideally completion of recognized Civil 3D Essentials course as a minimum.
- Genuine interest in drafting and digital engineering & construction technology practices, processes and workflows.
- Strong and professional verbal and written communication.
- Competence in the use of Autodesk Infraworks, Navisworks, and/or ReCap would be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of pipeline construction, design, techniques, and equipment is an asset.
- Understanding of pipeline crossing designs & techniques – HDB, HDD, and Augerbore crossing design is an asset.
- Knowledge of the design & construction of utility scale solar farm projects would be an asset.


**WORKING CONDITIONS***:**
This is a permanent position based at our Spruce Grove office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days.

Project schedules will typically follow 6 days on 1 day off shift, working 12 hours per day with a site based daily pay uplift. There will be a requirement to be site based when placed to work on a construction project. Project sites are usually based in areas throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

Competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, and Employee Assistance Program.

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS***:**
The Junior CAD / Drafting Technician reports to Digital Design Lead along with functional reporting to project-based engineering teams.

*We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*

Overview Languages

English

Education Experience On site

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

Work site environment Responsibilities Tasks Experience and specialization Type of drafting Computer and technology knowledge Area of specialization Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Personal suitability

Overview Languages

English

Education Experience On site

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

Work site environment Responsibilities Tasks Experience and specialization Type of drafting Computer and technology knowledge Area of specialization Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Personal suitability

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Calgary, AB.

Status: Permanent, Full Time with Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About ATS Traffic

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Kamloops, Langley, Winnipeg, Brandon and Mississauga.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What’s Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

About the Position

ATS Traffic is looking for a Drafting and Design Technician to join our team! This position will be responsible for designing and drafting traffic control drawings for projects throughout Canada, such as temporary work zones and detours. This role will also create Traffic Accommodation Strategies for internal and external clients.

As our ideal candidate you are an analytical team player with the ability to foresee risks and make sound decisions. You are customer-service oriented and work well under the pressure of tight deadlines.

Do you have laser sharp attention to detail? Do you thrive on being a collaborative solution provider? If so, submit your application today!

Responsibilities

• Using AutoCAD to draft 2D based traffic plans, supervise and assist other AutoCAD users
• Utilize MS Word to create written strategies and technical reports for customers
• Collaborate with engineers to complete professionally sealed drawings
• Create temporary traffic control strategies and other reports as required; work with different departments within ATS Traffic for tenders, job planning and quoting
• Build and maintain a rapport with the general contractors and road governing authorities
• Effectively communicate with client project managers and other discipline leads regarding the design, design changes, models, etc.
• Research, review and implement methods, systems and procedures that add value to engineering service’s final products;
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction;

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in related field such as Construction Management, Design and Mechanical Systems, or related field is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who bring AutoCAD Level 1 Diploma or Certificate.
• 3-5 previous experience in the traffic or road safety/construction industry is an asset; Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Alberta Construction Safety Association’s (ACSA's) Alberta Temporary Traffic Control (ATTC) course for Traffic Control Supervisor's is an asset
• Intermediate experience using AutoCAD designing and drafting experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking and Google Earth is an asset.
• Understanding of temporary work zone designs construction phasing is an asset.
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why Choose ATS Traffic?

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Other perks include:

• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Health Spending Account and Wellness Account
• RRSP Contribution Program
• Regular company events like barbecues and holiday parties

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

*By applying to this posting you will receive auto-generated emails to the account provided. Please ensure to check your junk/spam folder as these emails may be re-directed.

Job Description

Job Description

PTW is a leading industry solutions provider delivering construction, fabrication, and maintenance services. Our network extends across Canada. We create and deliver innovative industrial solutions to customers in the agricultural, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, nuclear and renewable energy industries.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

PTW is looking for aStructural Drafting Checker to support our steel fabrication division.This is afull-time permanent position working on-site Monday-Friday. If you have previous experience working with steel, we want to hear from you!

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Responsible for the quality assurance of models/documents on assigned projects created by the drafting department throughout the drafting process, ensuring compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Checks Drawings for dimensional accuracy to construction documents and general conformance to specifications, application of project details, standard operating procedure, and engineering requirements.
• Checks early material takeoffs for procurement, as well as production material sheets and final order quantities.
• Checks erection/site material sheets for conformance to design and drawings, as well as for accurate quantities.
• Checks steel tickets for accuracy to erection drawings, formatting, and clarity.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years extensive prefabrication checking or Fitting experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Tekla for general modeling of structures.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other collaborative applications.
• Understanding and acceptance of changes that are implemented to become best in class.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding construction documents and shop drawings.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work in a team environment, or independently
• Demonstrated proficiency in organization and attention to detail

GOOD TO KNOW

• Must have own vehicle as facility is not located near public transportation.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and be resourceful.

A Rewarding and Inclusive Place to Work :

Shaped through our core values of Passion, Care and Excellence, PTW Energy Services takes great pride in fostering a positive and supportive environment for all employees and we are dedicated to the growth and success of our team members. We offer opportunities for learning, development and advancement, and strive to be an employer of choice. We have developed core programs to recognize and empower employees who exhibit our values. This has been achieved through our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Awards and Safety Rewards Programs.

PTW is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

To learn more about us, please visit

OUR VALUES GROUND US: CARE | EXCELLENCE | PASSION

#STR

Overview Languages

English

Education Experience On site

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

Work setting Responsibilities Tasks Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Additional information Transportation/travel information Work conditions and physical capabilities Personal suitability

Overview Languages

English

Education Experience On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks