Design Assistant 15, Saskatoon

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary Under the supervision of the Drafting Supervisor, this position prepares drawings, sketches, data and other information for Municipal Engineering projects.

Duties&Responsibilities

Prepares drawings and provides advanced drafting design services for roadways, interchanges, and water and sewer systems using City standards and applicable guidelines.

Performs moderately complex mathematical calculations in the provision of design drafting services. Uses a variety of source documents, including field survey notes, plans and sketches, to produce construction drawings and support data for field work.

Assists with scheduling, assigning, training and reviewing work of subordinate staff.

Obtains field information and processes data into a format that can be used by others for various aspects of municipal engineering work.

Assists with the development of and maintains digital standards of file management and civic digital libraries. Files and distributes department plans.

Responds to enquiries and provides information from plans and records to staff and the public in person, by correspondence and by telephone.

Participates in technological training and advancement initiatives, as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized, two-year, post-secondary, drafting technology program.

Certification, or eligible for certification, as an Applied Science Technologist by the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians.

Five years’ related experience in design drafting in urban roadways or water and sewer systems.

Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge of engineering drafting terminology, practices, techniques and equipment.

Knowledge of construction, engineering and survey techniques and practices.

Knowledge of civic and Departmental policies and regulations.

Ability to interpret maps, plans, survey notes and other relevant data.

Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.

Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated skill in the use of computer with Civil 3D Design and AutoCAD, Geocortex, database, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Weekly Hours:

36.67

Salary Range:

$75,132.24 to $82,833.60 CAD

per annum

(2026 rates)

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