Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Project Management Engineer in charge, this position performs administrative, supervisory, and complex drafting duties for the Drafting function at Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P). This is a working supervisor position, with an expectation time will be split between working as a Drafting/GIS Technologist and as team supervisor. 
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and develops staff, in the Drafting function. 
• Plans, organizes, schedules and assigns work to meet deadlines. 
• Develops and maintains Drafting standards for SL&P. 
• Ensures all Drafting work is consistent and complies with the Drafting standards. 
• Develops and monitors performance metrics for the timely completion of as-built drawings and GIS model inputs. 
• Responsible to ensure proper organization and maintenance of the printed and electronic drawings/files within the drawing database. 
• Leads strategic initiatives to improve on drafting processes and efficiencies with SL&P. 
• Creates and revises drawings (maps, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.), GIS features and related databases from as-built sketches, field notes, and preliminary designs using AutoCAD and ESRI GIS software. 
• Files and distributes printed and digital copies of maps and other technical drawings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized, two-year, post-secondary Drafting technology program with AutoCAD courses in addition to completion of a GIS certificate program. 
• Minimum 5 years related experience using AutoCAD and LISP applications. 
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Technologist with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan within 12 months of start date. 
• Completion of City of Saskatoon Supervisor 101 course within 12 months of commencing the role. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of technical terminology, practices, techniques, equipment and software used to prepare and maintain drawings, particularly for an electric utility, is required. 
• Ability to read and understand detailed electrical and site plans, electrical schematics, and specifications is required. 
• Thorough knowledge of construction, engineering and survey techniques and practices is required. 
• Demonstrated experience with the ESRI software suite is required. 
• Demonstrated experience with ArcFM is required. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision is required. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing is required. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is required. 
• Experience leading, developing and coaching a team is an asset. 
• Experience with programming, database management and similar tools is considered a strong asset.