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Geopacific Consultants Ltd. is a leading geotechnical engineering consulting firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by our clients. Incorporated in 1985, and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Victoria, and Langley, our team of experts brings together diverse experience and skill sets to deliver high-quality services in the fields of geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our approach to meet their specific requirements. With a strong commitment to excellence and safety, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results on time and on budget.  

We are currently seeking a self-motivated and dedicated professional to join our team as a permanent full-time Lead Drafter. This role involves managing and coordinating the drafting department. Typical work products include creating basic site plans and layouts, designing excavation/shoring plans, pile layouts, retaining wall and backfill plans, producing other drawings as necessary and collaborating with engineers and project managers to meet project specifications. The ideal candidate is meticulous, skilled in AutoCAD, and comfortable working under tight deadlines.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Technical Leadership: Mentoring junior drafters, providing training, and ensuring consistency in design standards. 
• Drafting Schedule and Budget tracking : Assigning work to team members, ensuring work is distributed evenly across the team and jobs are completed within the allocated budget.  
• Drafting & Design: Develop detailed engineering drawings and documents based on sketches, redline markups, and information based on verbal instructions and notes provided by engineers. Typical products include basic site plans and layouts, designing excavation/shoring plans, pile layouts, retaining wall and backfill plans. Prepare design submissions and technical documents, including BP and IFC drawings. 
• Project Coordination: Working closely with engineers, project managers and other technicians to meet project specifications and requirements  
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD 
• Quality Assurance: Reviewing, checking, and validating drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance. Ensure drafting/CAD standards are followed and that our drafting products are consistent.  

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a self-motivated drive to complete their work to the highest standards. GeoPacific is looking for an energetic, hard-working individual who is excited to advance their career and grow with our company. We take pride in providing high-quality work and exceptional service to our clients and expect the same commitment from our employees.