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WSP Canada

CAD Technician/Designer (Drafter)

Posted 6 hours ago

Job Details

Location

Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You - As a CAD Technician/Designer (Drafter), you'll be part of multidisciplinary teams shaping civil and environmental infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Based in British Columbia (Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), or Ontario (GTA), you'll help transform concepts into technical designs that bring meaningful projects to life.

Your Impact
  • Interpret topographic survey data, field notes, and engineering inputs to produce precise, high-quality drawings.
  • Develop advanced 3D models in Civil 3D to support engineers with design analysis and proposed infrastructure layouts.
  • Lead drafting components on large, multidisciplinary projects while ensuring adherence to WSP CAD standards and quality processes.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with engineers, designers, and project managers to deliver accurate, timely design packages.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate team members, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
  • Integrate WSP's Life-Saving Rules into every step of your work, prioritizing safety in both field and office environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • A diploma or CAD certificate paired with 4-8 years of drafting experience in civil, environmental, or related disciplines.
  • Proven expertise with Civil 3D (minimum 4 years) and a strong commitment to maintaining CAD standards.
  • Ability to perform advanced calculations and data manipulation in Excel to support engineering workflows.
  • Experience preparing complete drawing packages using survey data, client information, and field notes with minimal supervision.
  • Asset experience with tools such as Plant 3D, Revit, ReCap, Vulcan, MinePlan, Global Mapper, Surfer, gINT, OpenGround, MicroStation, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
  • Proudly Canadian - We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities - whether across the country or around the globe, you can tailor your career path to your ambition.
  • Flexible work and real balance - we support balance in all aspects of life.

Compensation
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$77,400-$102,500
  • MB & ON:$70,600-$97,200
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:$69,900-$92,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

#LI-HybridChez WSP, notre raison d'être est de façonner nos communautés pour faire progresser l'humanité.

C'est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes - des ingénieur•e•s, des scientifiques, des conseiller•ère•s et des expert•e•s techniques guidé•e•s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières.

En tant que l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l'environnement, du bâtiment, de l'énergie, de l'eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux. Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une empreinte positive et durable.

Chez WSP, vous joindrez une communauté d'esprits brillants qui repoussent les limites chaque jour - grâce à leur expertise, leur créativité et leur volonté d'innover pour bâtir un avenir plus résilient et interconnecté. Ici, vos idées sont valorisées, votre développement est soutenu, et vous êtes encouragé•e à être pleinement vous-même. Nous donnons à notre personnel les moyens de collaborer entre disciplines, de remettre en question le statu quo et de façonner une carrière porteuse de sens.

Joignez-vous à nous.

Veuillez noter :

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs fondamentales et primordiales chez WSP. Compte tenu de l'importance de veiller les un•e•s sur les autres, il est attendu que vous respectiez en tout temps notre politique de Santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE), ainsi que les politiques SSE de la clientèle lorsque vous travaillez sur ses sites. Tous les détails ici .

Certaines fonctions critiques pour la sécurité comprennent du travail sur le terrain et peuvent impliquer des activités dans divers environnements, notamment dans des zones éloignées ou isolées, en travaillant seul•e ou par temps inclément (dans des conditions sécuritaires et raisonnables).

WSP accueille et encourage les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap. Des mesures d'adaptation sont offertes sur demande pour toute personne participant à l'ensemble du processus de sélection.

WSP adhère aux principes d'équité en emploi. Seules les personnes retenues seront contactées.

WSP n'accepte pas les candidatures non sollicitées provenant d'agences de recrutement. Tous les détails ici .

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-06-13

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