Intermediate Cad Technician Jobs

WSP is currently seeking a drafter to join our Ports, Marine and Coastal Group to be based in one of the following locations: Vancouver / Montreal / Quebec City / Toronto / Halifax / Calgary.

Reporting to the Drafting Manager this position will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to undertake innovative design work at all stages of project delivery cycle, from proposals through to construction, for clients in a wide variety of civil/structural infrastructure projects in the areas of ports, harbors, jetties, quay walls, marinas, dredging and reclamation works, coastal and environmental works.

Why WSP?

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life:

• Create detailing/design of structural connections and components with concrete reinforcing and steel construction focus
• Coordinate processes that facilitate the interoperability of CAD, graphics and modeling tools
• Draft detailed drawings of structures and installations such as cargo terminals, marinas, wharfs, bulkhead walls, and coastal structures (beaches, revetments, breakwaters, and jetties)
• Extract quantities from the 3D models, drawings and specifications for earthworks, dredging, reclamation etc. to compile a bill of quantities and assist in preparation of tender documents.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• English proficiency is a must, French is an asset
• Master of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Organized and methodical with a resourceful capacity for resolving challenges.
• Sound knowledge in structural engineering with good knowledge of reinforcement bar detailing is an asset
• Customer Service oriented with commitment to working within a team environment and wider organization.
• Past experience implementing AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D in Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of experience, preferably in Ports, Maritime, Coastal, Civil and Infrastructure works
• Post-Secondary education in a relevant field.
• Strong, self-motivated work ethic with ability to be effective and timely while providing consistent follow up.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
• We value our people and our reputation
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP/A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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