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Technical Assistant

Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and

community.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Assistant to join our Generation Design Department. Under limited supervision of a Professional
Engineer or Senior Technical Support staff, prepare, modify, archive and work with engineering drawings, to support procurement
and construction of structural systems within Hydro and Thermal generating stations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare engineering drawings for Hydro and Thermal Generating Station systems from marked-up drawings, notes, sketches,

or information supplied.

• Prepare 2D drawing packages in accordance with Corporate and Departmental standards or specified instructions.
• Prepare drawings utilizing information from previously completed designs.
• Provide technical review of as-built drawings.
• Prepare drawings and technical documents for e-sealing by Professional Engineers.
• Release, modify, issue, archive and distribute drawings and technical documents per established procedures.
• Adheres and ensures the adherence of others to drafting processes, procedures, and standards.
• Resolves complex issues related to EDMS, and AutoCAD.
• Maintain working relationships with other departments for correlation of design data and drawing preparation.
• Train junior drafting staff and review of drafting work.
• Contribute to the development & documentation of departmental drafting standards and procedures.
• Make occasional field trips to collect design information and to ensure conformance with designs.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education plus a one year certificate from a college of recognized standing in Drafting/CAD (or equivalent), and

three years of directly related drafting experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD to produce 2D engineering drawings for structural systems such as structural steel

and reinforced concrete.

• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting structural system drawings including but not limited to the following:
• Structural steel drawings, including bolted/welded connections, and structural steel section types & sizes.
• Reinforced concrete drawings including bar designations, standard reinforcing steel detailing, and reinforcing steel schedules.
• Preparation of material and quantity take-offs.
• Working knowledge of document management systems and various software and hardware related to drawing production and

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO57201764-01

• Knowledge or experience with 3D structural modelling will be considered an asset.
• Required to travel by all modes of transportation i.e., air, land, and water.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $34.73-$48.04 Hourly,
$66,553.76-$92,054.04 Annually.

Apply Now!

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: JUNE 15, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.

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know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.