CAD Operator (Draftsperson)

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended medical insurance

RRSP matching (Optional)

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Ontario Transit Group (OTG) in Downtown Toronto is recruiting a Draftsman for Methods to support underground construction activities on the Ontario Line project. You will produce high-quality drawings illustrating sequences and temporary works, ensuring construction interfaces across civil, SEM, TBM, MEP and architectural installations.

The role emphasizes constructability, safe planning, and coordination with engineering and construction teams, delivering accurate cross-discipline designs.

Qualifications

• Relevant design experience in structural or civil engineering, ideally on infrastructure, tunneling, or heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of structural behavior and temporary works systems (formwork, scaffolding, steel platforms, TBM-related structures, etc.) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit required.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, technically accurate 2D/3D drawings.
• Prepare the site installations drawings and keep them updated as per the site progress and needs related to new activities.
• Prepare interface drawings that illustrate the coordination requirements between Civil, SEM and TBM works, and then MEP and architectural installations.
• Prepare multi-discipline coordination drawings, ensuring alignment of geometry, access requirements, and construction sequence constraints.
• Incorporate information from design, BIM, survey, and construction teams to maintain full cross-discipline consistency.
• Study and prepare the sequence for dismantling the temporary works structure.

Skills

Structural design experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.

As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)

Stations:

One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station

Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations

Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown)

The benefits to Ontario

Faster, more frequent, and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.

Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.

Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.

Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.

Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.

Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.

Job Description

The Draftsman for Methods plays a key role in the Methods and Temporary Works team for supporting the Ontario Transit Group’s underground construction activities. This role produces high-quality drawings that illustrate sequences, define the temporary works, and the interfaces between civil works, SEM excavation, TBM tunneling, and subsequent MEP and architectural installations.

The Draftsman helps ensure constructability, alignment of multiple disciplines through accurate, coordinated drawings and safe planning, by engineering and construction teams.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 CAD - $90,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce clear, technically accurate 2D/3D drawings.
• Prepare the site installations drawings and keep them updated as per the site progress and needs related to new activities.
• Prepare interface drawings that illustrate the coordination requirements between Civil, SEM and TBM works, and then MEP and architectural installations.
• Prepare multi-discipline coordination drawings, ensuring alignment of geometry, access requirements, and construction sequence constraints.
• Incorporate information from design, BIM, survey, and construction teams to maintain full cross-discipline consistency.
• Study and prepare the sequence for dismantling the temporary works structure.

Qualifications

• Relevant design experience in structural or civil engineering, ideally on infrastructure, tunneling, or heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of structural behavior and temporary works systems (formwork, scaffolding, steel platforms, TBM-related structures, etc.) is an advantage.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Revi required.
• Strong team spirit, organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to safety and constructability in all designs.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, able to anticipate challenges and deliver practical, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities.

Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.