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Express Employment Professionals - Halifax

Computer Aided Design Technician

Halifax, NS, Canada

$25 to $35 CAD / hour · Full-time

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Pay: $25 to $35 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Original job description

Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of our client for a CAD/Civil Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Civil Engineering Technology or CAD Technician background who enjoys office-based technical work while staying connected to field operations. Working alongside an experienced survey team, you'll prepare layouts, analyze survey data, and provide the technical information field crews need to keep projects moving efficiently.

This permanent, full-time position is ideal for someone reliable, detail-oriented, and looking to build a long-term career with a well-established engineering and municipal development company.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate drawings, layouts, and survey models using AutoCAD
Analyze and interpret survey data to support construction and municipal development projects
Develop survey models for construction layout and machine-control systems
Perform volume calculations, quantity take-offs, and other technical analyses
Prepare reports, calculations, and project documentation
Coordinate information between office staff, project managers, and field survey crews
Provide technical support to help keep projects on schedule
Occasionally visit project sites to assist with field-related activities (approximately 5% of the role)

Qualifications:

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or a related program
2-5 years of relevant experience preferred, although more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Strong AutoCAD skills
Surveying experience or knowledge of survey equipment is considered a strong asset
Ability to interpret technical drawings, survey information, and construction plans
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Reliable, punctual, and committed to producing high-quality work
Valid driver's licence and steel-toed boots for occasional field visits

What’s in it for you:

Competitive hourly wage of $25-$35/hour, based on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Monday-Friday schedule 7 am to 5 pm
Medical benefits and RRSP program
Excellent opportunity for long-term career growth and professional development
Stable company that values honesty, teamwork, and quality work

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we help people find temporary, permanent, and contract opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We take the time to get to know our candidates and support them throughout the hiring process to help them find the right fit.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

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Responsibilities

Prepare accurate drawings, layouts, and survey models using AutoCAD to support construction and municipal development projects. Coordinate technical information between office staff and field survey crews while performing volume calculations and quantity take-offs.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or CAD Technology with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong AutoCAD skills and a valid driver's license for occasional field visits.

Skills

AutoCAD
Surveying
Civil Engineering Technology
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Volume Calculations
Quantity Take-offs
Survey Modeling
Project Documentation
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving

Benefits

Medical Benefits
RRSP Program

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Keywords

AutoCAD
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Municipal Development
Construction Layout
Machine-Control Systems
Volume Calculations
Quantity Take-offs
Technical Drawings
CAD Technician
Civil Engineering Technology
Survey Data Analysis

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