Drafting & Design Tech

Location: Edmonton, AB.

Status: Permanent, Full Time with Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Kamloops, Langley, Winnipeg, Brandon and Mississauga.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What's Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

ATS Traffic is looking for a Drafting and Design Technician to join our team This position will be responsible for designing and drafting traffic control drawings for projects throughout Canada, such as temporary work zones and detours. This role will also create Traffic Accommodation Strategies for internal and external clients.

As our ideal candidate you are an analytical team player with the ability to foresee risks and make sound decisions. You are customer-service oriented and work well under the pressure of tight deadlines.

Do you have laser sharp attention to detail? Do you thrive on being a collaborative solution provider? If so, submit your application today

• Using AutoCAD to draft 2D based traffic plans, supervise and assist other AutoCAD users
• Utilize MS Word to create written strategies and technical reports for customers
• Collaborate with engineers to complete professionally sealed drawings
• Create temporary traffic control strategies and other reports as required; work with different departments within ATS Traffic for tenders, job planning and quoting
• Build and maintain a rapport with the general contractors and road governing authorities
• Effectively communicate with client project managers and other discipline leads regarding the design, design changes, models, etc.
• Research, review and implement methods, systems and procedures that add value to engineering service's final products;
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction;

• Post secondary education in related field such as Construction Management, Design and Mechanical Systems, or related field is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who bring AutoCAD Level 1 Diploma or Certificate.
• 3-5 previous experience in the traffic or road safety/construction industry is an asset; Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Alberta Construction Safety Association's (ACSA's) Alberta Temporary Traffic Control (ATTC) course for Traffic Control Supervisor's is an asset
• Intermediate experience using AutoCAD designing and drafting experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking and Google Earth is an asset.
• Understanding of temporary work zone designs construction phasing is an asset.
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren't just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Other perks include:

• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Health Spending Account and Wellness Account
• RRSP Contribution Program
• Regular company events like barbecues and holiday parties

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you'd be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Required

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows operation system
• Experience with AutoCAD

Preferred

• Good knowledge of Metro streets and AB Road network

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better in Construction Engineering
• Technical/other training or better in Design and Technical Production or related field

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks