Drafting Technician I - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Drafting Technician IJob Number : 44444The Assessment and Taxation branch plays a very important role in the City of Edmonton’s financial sustainability by annually assessing all properties in the city and collecting in excess of 55% of the annual operating revenue that is required to fund municipal infrastructure, services and programs.The Drafting Technician I provides drafting services for the Assessment and Taxation Branch, which is critical to supporting the development of fair and accurate property assessments. The majority of duties involves creating or converting residential and non-residential building drawings using various reference sources. This position also participates in annual initiatives related to process improvements.With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Interpret and convert blueprints/plans to APEX sketch building drawings for residential property assessment purposes
• Interpret and convert blueprints/plans to APEX sketch building drawings for non-residential property assessment purposes (e.g. commercial, industrial, retail, special purpose, etc.)
• Respond to and prioritize incoming work from queues
• Manage cyclical increases to regular work volumes
• Update existing drawings of buildings under construction at various stages, up to 100% complete.
• Document current drafting practices
• Initiate and complete improvements to work manuals or processes, including documentation
• Test and/or upgrade TACS modules as they relate to Apex software
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Completion of a two (2) year Architectural Technology or Interior Design Technology diploma from a recognized institute of technology or educational equivalent
• Two (2) years in architectural residential drafting experience, or two (2) years of progressively responsible drafting experience
• Ability to use drafting software (e.g. AutoCad, Revit, etc.)
• Knowledge of construction procedures and surveying practices
• Ability to understand detailed plans and specifications
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing
• Familiarity with Google Workspace is an asset
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit (http://bit.ly/3bH2Ztv)
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit (http://bit.ly/2PLbz1w)

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (bit.ly/3lKwb6j) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure (bit.ly/39BICMt).Up to 1 permanent, full-time positionHours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - FridaySalary: $35.296 - $44.339 (Hourly); $62,182.730 - $78,114.230 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/CWClassification Title : Drafting Technician IPosting Date : Aug 9, 2022Closing Date : Aug 23, 2022 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department : Assessment and TaxationWork Location(s) :Chancery Hall, 8th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3Quick Apply

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