New Posting - Vancouver Airport Authority

The Vancouver Airport Authority has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time CAD (Computer Aided Design) Technician in the Engineering Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining all base plan drawings, producing computer drafts , and searching out archived drawings and documentation for Airport Authority departments, consultants and contractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and plotting architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil and airport operational drawings
• Conducting quality assurance checks of as-built drawings, ensuring that information is complete and accurate, and conforms to Technical Data Centre CAD standards
• Understanding client requirements and collecting appropriate drawings and specifications for their needs; also, assisting in surveys to supply or confirm required data
• Assigning and/or changing room numbers for all Airport Authority buildings and updating files
• Maintaining work directories and recording files for quick and efficient retrieval

Key qualifications include:

• Post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in Drafting with an elective in Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil/Structural
• At least two years’ drafting experience including experience working on large engineering projects (i.e., exposure to planning and design implementation of construction projects)
• Knowledge of airport operations, aircraft and/or the aviation industry is preferred
• Extensive knowledge and experience with CAD software; Microstation is the primary CAD program and experience using Microstation is preferred
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and other computer aided software packages including application and customization of CAD software
• Solid understanding of field measurements and surveying principles
• Proven experience operating a workstation, plotters and scanner
• Knowledge of architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural disciplines
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS software
• Strong computer skills including MS Office package
• Knowledge of Aeroturn software package is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) is preferred

This position is open to Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all candidates that apply for this position.

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities