Drafting Technician – Bridges

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, ca

Job Description

Our Bridges and Structures team is looking for a drafting technician to work on various large-scale projects in the Gatineau and Ottawa regions. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging technical tasks, participate in training, and benefit from the support of our team, which is recognized across Canada for its achievements in bridge structures.

CIMA+’s Transportation team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation sector by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented engineers can lead any type of project, regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning, design, inspection, construction management, and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments. We take a wholistic approach to transportation projects that minimizes the environmental footprint, promotes sustainable growth, and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation, so motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world! 

Primary responsibilities

• Create digital drawings related to bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other transportation structures
• Contribute to document preparation, meeting reports and other tasks associated with the design process
• Draw solutions using specialized software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, CIVIL 3D, Open Bridge or SketchUp.
• Coordination with transportation, municipal, traffic management and other disciplines in the planning, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction phases
• Perform take-offs and calculate quantities
• Interpret design sketches, implement redline markups and assist in the collection and interpretation of construction record and/or as-built drawings

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Science from an accredited College
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Bridges or Structural CAD work 
• Experience in AutoCAD and Revit
• Knowledge of Civil 3D, or SketchUp
• Team spirit, rigor and organizational skills
• Interest to work in a bilingual environment
• Oral and written fluency in French and English an asset.

The expected salary for this position ranges between $51 120 and $70 290 and is based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada 
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience 
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills 

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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