Intermediate CAD Technician

Job Description

The Opportunity:

A unique opportunity to live and work in the Canadian Rocky Mountains; WSP’s Canmore office is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team.

Based in downtown Canmore - complete with mountain views and just 20 minutes from the iconic Banff National Park, our team is responsible for a diverse range of work in the region, including but not limited to award winning and innovative Municipal, Civil Land Development and Transportation projects.

Working closely with designers, engineers and project managers, this position will give you the opportunity to apply CAD and Civil 3D knowledge on project work from conceptual design through to completion, with a focus on local projects as well as the chance to work with national teams on projects across Canada.

This position also provides additional opportunities to the right candidate for project management / project coordination and to be in the field and see your work come to life.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  
  

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

What you can expect to do here:

• Utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge in projects from concept to completion;
• Prepare engineering drawings to specified standards;
• Design assistance of infrastructure including grading, underground utilities, roads, trails, etc.;
• Project Management / Project Coordination and on site construction inspections (subject to candidate interest and experience);
• Other duties as assigned/required.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting;
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in relevant AutoCAD drafting and design, although all levels are encouraged to apply;
• Experience in working on land development private sector and/or public municipal infrastructure projects would be considered an asset;
• Knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D software is mandatory;
• Registration in good standing with ASET, or eligibility to be registered;
• Highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic team player;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a flexible attitude are a must; and
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Although not required for the role, the following would be considered an asset:

• Project Management / Project Coordination experience;
• Experience working in the field.
  
  
  

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

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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.