CAD (computer-aided design) technologist

Work setting

• Transportation
• Office

Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Supervise other drafting personnel
• Train new drafting personnel
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors
• Leading / instructing groups
• Assist in design, development and testing

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AutoCAD Certification
• Drafting Trade Certification
• CADD Course

Type of drafting

• Detailing drafting
• Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Design

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities