Drafter
CA$82,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Drafter, Highway Design”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | CA$82,000 / yr |
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Field of studyArchitectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology (or related)
Study levelDiploma or higher
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The Opportunity
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WSP is currently seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative CAD Technician to join our Ontario Highway Design Team with their base office in one of three locations (Ottawa, Thornhill, or Mississauga). The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of multidiscipline highway design projects (ranging from low traffic volume two lane secondary highways to high traffic volume multi-lane freeways).
Your Impact
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Be trained in all aspects of the technical delivery of highway and drainage designs, including design software such as but not limited to; InRoads, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Project Wise, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Microsoft Project, Excel, BIM Software (Navisworks, Dynamo, Power BI) etc.
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Prepare, revise, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for highways, bridges, and municipal infrastructure projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or ORD.
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Coordinate with project teams to ensure all drawings reflect the most current information and standards.
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Maintain drawing standards, file naming conventions, and folder structures for efficient project delivery.
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Conduct quality control reviews to ensure technical compliance and adherence to client and regulatory standards.
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Support digital terrain modeling and integration of survey data as required.
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Upload and manage large CAD files on SharePoint, ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud or other project collaboration platforms.
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Respond to requests for information and provide timely updates to project managers and external partners.
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Participate in internal and external design meetings, providing technical input and ensuring alignment across disciplines.
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Implement feedback from project reviews and client comments to continuously improve deliverables.