New Posting - Winnipeg Airport Authority

Draftsperson
Winnipeg Airports Authority.

Application deadline: 2018-07-02 The Organization The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains and invests in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Operating on a multi-site property, the WAA is responsible for airport operations, security, facilities, parking, ground transportation and communications. With an ever-expanding airport campus, WAA is a critical player in the development of one of Canada’s strategic transportation hubs. As a perennial “Top Manitoba Employer”, the WAA prides itself as an organization that attracts engaged employees with the right skills, in the right place, and at the right time. The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure under the immediate supervision of the Project Manager, the Draftsperson provides various technical document services to internal departments and external stakeholders. The role is responsible for providing high quality technical documents supporting services to WAA departments using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Responsibilities include: Preparation of construction, planning, operational, leasing and land development drawings, and graphics; Maintaining and validating airport site and building drawing data bases in support of infrastructure, new projects, maintenance, space planning, real estate, and land development; Receive, catalogue, store/file and retrieval of hard and softcopy drawings/documentation; and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting). Selection Criteria include: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a drafting/CAD operating environment; Required 2 year accredited technical diploma in Municipal/CAD or Geomatics/CAD Technology program; Must be eligible for certification with CTTAM; Proficiency in CAD using AutoCAD 2017 or later versions. Ability to perform with skill, precision and Experience with coordinate systems and coordinate transformations; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Self-motivated to work independently and within a team in a fast paced, constantly changing Outstanding analytical and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to learn and look for continuous improvement in methods, software and processes; Strong interpersonal skills; Proven problem solving abilities; Knowledge of total station and GPS survey data processing would be an asset; and Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD Civil, AutoTurn and AeroTurn experience would be an asset Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card. Send your resume & cover letter quoting Project 18 – 019 in the subject line by closing date July 2nd, 2018 to: jobapplications@waa.ca Winnipeg Airports Authority Human Resources 249-2000 Wellington Ave Winnipeg, MB R3H 1C2 Fax: 204-987-9105 The WAA is an employment equity employer; aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-declare in their covering letter. For further information, or to apply, please click here