TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Prepare design drawings and 3D models for Hydro and Thermal Generating Station systems from marked-up drawings, notes, sketches, or information supplied
• Prepare 2D drawing packages in accordance with Corporate and Departmental standards or specified instructions
• Prepare 3D models, and assist professional and technical staff with the creation of models
• Prepare drawings utilizing information from a previously completed designs.Provide technical review of as-built drawings
• Prepare drawings and technical documents for e-sealing by Professional Engineer
• Release, modify, issue, archive and distribute drawings and technical documents per established procedures
• Adheres and ensures the adherence of others to drafting processes, procedures, and standards
• Resolves complex issues related to EDMS, and AutoCAD 
• Maintain working relationships with other departments for correlation of design data and drawing preparation
• Train junior drafting staff and review of drafting work
• Contribute to the development & documentation of departmental drafting standards and procedures
• Make occasional field trips to assemble design information and to ensure conformance with designs

• Grade 12 education plus a one year certificate from a college of recognized standing in Drafting/CAD (or equivalent), and three years of directly related drafting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD to produce design drawings for structural systems
• Demonstrated ability with 2D engineering drawing interpretation 
• Demonstrated ability to draft in 3D
• Working knowledge of document management systems and various software and hardware related to drawing production and management
• Demonstrated ability in the assembly and interpretation of technical data
• Ability to identify factual information and ensure mutual understanding 
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to carry out projects to successful completion on schedule, with minimum supervision.
• Capable of training junior personnel and communicating effectively with others.
• Required to travel by all modes of transportation i.e., air, land, and water.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.