Cad Technician Jobs

About us

Founded in 2013, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Planitar Inc. is the maker of iGUIDE, a proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering accurate floorplans, immersive 3D virtual tours and extensive property data.

iGUIDE is the most efficient system to map interior spaces and features accurate floor plans, measurements, and reliable property square footage. By integrating floor plans and visual data, iGUIDE provides an intuitive and practical way to navigate and explore built environments digitally.

Visit www.goiguide.com for more information.

The CAD Technician will be responsible for the development and preparation of floor plan drawings using a variety of different CAD softwares. Primarily the CAD Technician will be using Planitar's proprietary software called Draft but will also be proficient in other CAD softwares such as Autodesk's Revit and Verisk's Xactimate.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Address and report issues that may surface during production to the iGUIDE Drafting Team Leader for the associated industry.
• Work with Revit to prepare floor plans for architecture, construction & engineering.
• Work with Xactimate to prepare floor plan sketches for estimating.
• Participate in cross-functional, continuous improvement teams as the opportunity presents itself.
• Complete other tasks other than drafting floor plans such as AI annotations, marketing research, information gathering, cases studies, etc.
• Work with Draft, our proprietary drafting software designed by Planitar to produce iGUIDE floor plans for residential and commercial real estate.

Training:

Training will be provided through Planitar Inc.’s learning management system, iGUIDE Academy.

• We will train you how to use Planitar Inc.’s proprietary drafting software “Draft” to develop and prepare floor plans for residential & commercial real estate.
• We will train you how to use Autodesk's Revit software to develop and prepare floor plans for residential and commercial architectural, engineering & construction clients.
• We will train you how to use Verisk’s Xactimate computer software system for estimating to develop floor plan sketches geared towards insurance and restoration clients.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced computer navigation skills.
• Microsoft Office suite or Google Workspace
• Ability to meet tight and changing deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking and time management techniques.
• Obtained or currently working towards a degree or diploma in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools & software (Revit, AutoCAD, Xactimate).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of BOMA, ANSI or RMS measurement standards.
• BCIN for Small Buildings or working towards your BCIN.
• C.Tech or C.E.T. Designation or working towards it.

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check before commencing employment.
• Canadian Residency for 5 years or more.
• Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $42,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• RRSP match
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Company events
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterloo, ON N2L 5Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Revit: 1 year (preferred)
• AutoCAD: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person