Drafting and Design Technician

ATS Traffic•Calgary, AB

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ATS Traffic is looking for a Drafting and Design Technician to join their 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. The ideal candidate has laser sharp attention to detail and thrives on being a collaborative solution provider.

Requirements

Intermediate experience using AutoCAD designing and drafting experience
Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

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
Knowledge of vehicle tracking and Google Earth is an asset
Understanding of temporary work zone designs construction phasing is an asset

Responsibilities

Design Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)/Traffic Accommodation (2D) drawings in AutoCAD, aligned with appropriate jurisdictional manuals, standards and ATS practices
Interpret real-world site conditions and translate them into safe, practical, and compliant traffic control plans
Manage assigned requests from start to finish, including revisions, client feedback, and final delivery
Coordinate with OSS, engineers, and internal teams to ensure drawings meet requirements for approval and stamping
Review and incorporate City comments, date changes, and revisions with a sense of urgency
Maintain accuracy and consistency across drawings, including proper layouts, notes, symbology, and standards
Create supporting documentation such as traffic control strategies and written summaries where required
Communicate clearly with coordinators, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve design questions and reduce back-and-forth
Support team productivity by assisting other drafters, sharing knowledge, and maintaining drafting standards
Follow internal workflows to ensure requests are tracked, delivered, and documented properly
Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround time in drafting processes