The Ottawa International Airport Authority (Authority) is accepting applications for an Engineering Data Management Coordinator position.

Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining strategies, methods and tools for capturing, storing, preserving and delivering content/documents for the Ottawa Airport Authority. Data is comprised of documents of any type produced using any methods, electronic and/or hard copy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for organizing, distributing, amalgamating, and producing all manner of technical documents needed to support ongoing business at the Ottawa Airport Authority;
• Maintain and update the Airport’s digital graphic data repository and utilize the in-house computer aided design and drafting systems (CADD), primarily AutoCAD and MicroStation;
• Plan and coordinate the drafting quality control activities through consultants engaged in compiling new project data files or revising existing files;
• Provide CADD quality assurance support and administer, direct and control the overall surveying and mapping program on-site;
• Provide expert advice to identify, define and resolve problems related to Technical Data Centre (TDC) functions;
• Check new, revised and special drawings prepared in-house or by consultants to ensure accuracy of data and adherence to engineering and technical specifications;
• Maintain the CADD drafting standard manual along with digital information i.e. CADD cell and level libraries, border drawing templates and standard details required for consultation;
• Update Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) and capital infrastructure requests into graphic database as well as maintain historical database of permits and projects;
• Keep abreast with technological changes, new materials and equipment through contacts with suppliers, seminars or conferences;
• Compile and produce through electronic data manipulation, computer generated, photo reproduced, manually drafted, or varying combinations thereof, working plots and drawings for inclusion in preliminary design, capital project tendering documents, planning and project brief documents associated with architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, structural engineering;
• Compile and produce land-use materials, transportation and landscaping presentation;
• Set-up, support, and administer CADD viewer software applications on workstations;
• Monitor computer file usage to ensure inactive databases are archived relative to the Airport’s data life-cycle;
• Coordinate Geographic Information System (GIS) updates with consultants and maintain an up-to-date GIS data base of Airport infrastructure;
• Maintain and produce various graphics for in-house stakeholders and consultants use;
• Maintain wayfinding signage standards and proofs: creation of campus maps periodically as needed, executing signage design, producing graphics, coordinating signage fabrication and installation with consultants;
• Manage and maintain drawing configuration change control process to ensure all drawings are kept up-to-date with sufficient details on nature of revision and revision date, to incorporate drawing updates periodically;
• Maintain Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM or Revit related) for master dwg database, for internal upkeep and consultant use; and
• Manage operational use of in-house plotter equipment, order supplies, and maintain equipment on an as-needed basis.

The successful candidate must :

• Be able to resolve complex technical problems related to graphics, database management, surveys, and mapping to effectively manipulate and manage digital data;
• Be able to perform visual site inspections needed to verity as-built conditions to modifications of the Airport site, and create lease plans for tenants, calculate space for the Business Development and Marketing team or for tax purposes;
• Be able to interpret survey plan information and how it relates to Airport lands;
• Be able to manage multiple projects and/or activities simultaneously, assess priorities, show attention to detail, and be flexible with respect to changing assignments;
• Be self-motivated, organized, and efficient;
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and work under pressure as well as within time constraints;
• Demonstrate their ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and interact professionally with staff, clients and consultants;
• Be able to demonstrate a willingness to continually upgrade knowledge and skills as required;
• Be able to demonstrate their solid analytical skills, good decision-making and problem-solving abilities as well as excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Possess a valid driver’s licence (Class G or equivalent).

These abilities, combined with a professional and positive attitude, will ensure success in building positive working relationships in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• College or university graduate in Architectural Technician or Technologist, Civil Engineering Technologist or related; 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience using Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Adobe Illustrator, ArcGIS, ArcMap and other technical computer aided design software and/or GIS system in a multi-disciplined engineering or technical environment for architectural and engineering disciplines;
• Expert knowledge of a wide variety of software programs used in the building and civil infrastructure construction and engineering fields;
• A strong understanding of the technical drawings used in GIS and for construction and maintenance built assets of all types;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Google Sketchup;
• Knowledge of drafting techniques using manual and CADD systems;
• Knowledge of GIS systems and mapping coordinate systems;
• Knowledge of digital and manual filing systems and procedures/guidelines associated with CADD systems; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

ASSETS :

• Knowledge of Transport Canada’s Aerodrome Standards and Practices; and
• Bilingualism (English and French).

ABOUT THE POSITION :

Salary

$80,767.00 to $91,287.00 per year in accordance with the current Collective Agreement (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 rates) and based on a work week of 37.5 hours. 

Job requirements

• Provide a driver’s abstract (issued within the last month)
• Successfully obtain:
  • A security clearance check for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);

To explore this opportunity, please send your resume to [email protected].

The OIAA is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to achieving a workforce that is representative of the diversity of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they are Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minorities.