Drafting Technician

Competition Number

2023-315

Job Code

1174

Posting Date

May 2, 2024

Closing Date

May 17, 2024( at 6:00pm )

Job Status

Permanent Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods , its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

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Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Training & Programs, this position is responsible for drafting Water & Gas infrastructure, performing QA/QC desktop audits on Water & Gas, processing record changes to be incorporated into GIS, CityWorks , etc., liaising with other divisions (IT, GIS, etc.) and providing engineering assistance to Utilities staff, consultants, and the general public .

Responsibilities :

• Creates and revises drafts required by the department including the production of gas and water construction drawings using computer aided drafting techniques.
• Performs record management duties.
• Responds to public and internal gas and water information requests.
• Processes gas service applications.
• Assists with maintenance programs.
• Perform s QA/QC check on Water and Gas infrastructure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• M inimum of 2-year diploma or 2 years in a specialized post-secondary program
• Minimum of 1-year related experience.
• De monstrated experience with computer aided drafting systems (e.g., AutoCAD).
• D emonstrated experience with drafting, data collection, and analysis activities.
• De monstrated knowledge in the fundamental engineering concepts related to design and construction processes and procedures.
• A bility to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Proven ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings.
• Proven proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite products, Access, On-Point, GIS and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of O.Reg 170/03, CSA Z662 Code, relevant procedures, practices, standards, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be an asset
• Experience with CityWorks or other Asset Management software is an asset .
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] , or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers , or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full -time and part-time classifications.

2. within the same Division in the case of students."

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Gas and Water Utilities

Union Affiliation

CUPE 791

Number of Positions

2

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Location

Initial Location

Kitchener Operations Facility

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$62,228 - $77,784 annually

Eff Nov 1, 2024: $63,682 - $79,602

Grade/Band

7 (under review)