AutoCAD Technician

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created following this process, and may be used to staff similar equivalent or lower level positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting appointments, casual, deployments, assignments and secondments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Certification in a program relevant to the responsibilities of the position from a recognized technological program or institute.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience developing and modifying designs related to various construction and refurbishment initiatives.

Experience in Computer Assisted Drawing.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION

College Diploma in Industrial Drafting, furniture fabrication techniques or another specialization related to construction.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite Software.

Experience interpreting architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and manufacturers data.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of design techniques related to construction and refurbishment.

Knowledge of the functional components of computer assisted drafting and design (AutoCAD) software.

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and develop recommendations to resolve issues.

Ability to read and interpret floor plans and production or construction drawings.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Team Player

Attention to detail

Initiative

Reliability

Judgement

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel to various institutions.

Willingness to work overtime when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.