RPB Industries specializes in underground utility construction to a wide variety of clients across Western Canada. We offer turnkey construction in the telecommunications industry including engineering, design, civil an Project Management.

JOB DESCRIPTION - TELCOM DRAFTING SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

• Help develop base mapping, prepare permit drawings, construction drawings, and final as-built in electronic AutoCAD and PDF formats.
• Operate Autodesk AutoCAD and MicroStation with a high level of competency.
• Must be able to interpret redline/sketches from designers, surveyors, and construction field staff.
• Import field data from GIS based systems into AutoCAD.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Must be familiar with design and drafting standards used by shallow utilities.
• Obtain permit approvals such as line assignments from municipalities, crossing and proximity agreements, parks and environmental approvals, etc.
• Class 5 Driver’s License and must have a clean driving record.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Drafting from an accredited institution, or the equivalent combination of Technical Training and/or Professional Experience.
• 3-5 years experience in the shallow utility industry specializing in drafting.
• Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD, AutoCAD civil 3D, MicroStation and Microsoft suite of products.
• Experience reading and understanding construction plans with ability to comprehend design drawings from other utility companies.
• Familiarity and experience with telecommunications and shallow utility standards
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with SpatialNet is ideal but not a prerequisite
• Selected Candidate is required to obtain criminal background check and police clearance and driver’s abstract.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2C 2R8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2C 2R8 (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-2

• Help develop base mapping, prepare permit drawings, construction drawings, and final as-built in electronic AutoCAD and PDF formats.
• Operate Autodesk AutoCAD and MicroStation with a high level of competency.
• Must be able to interpret redline/sketches from designers, surveyors, and construction field staff.
• Import field data from GIS based systems into AutoCAD.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Must be familiar with design and drafting standards used by shallow utilities.
• Obtain permit approvals such as line assignments from municipalities, crossing and proximity agreements, parks and environmental approvals, etc.
• Class 5 Driver’s License and must have a clean driving record.
• Other duties as required