Electrical Design Draftsperson

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation; Brossard; On-site; CAD 91,143 - 96,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance

Virtual healthcare

Generous paid time off

Employee and family assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is seeking a Design Draftsperson, Inspection – Electrical to contribute to the reliability and safety of our infrastructure.

You will create and inspect electrical drawings, ensure compliance with standards, and support project design and inspection activities. With a college diploma and CAD expertise, you will collaborate with internal teams and contractors, and be prepared to work at heights and in challenging environments to uphold safety and

Qualifications

• College diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field.
• Six years of experience in designing computer‑assisted electrical drawings and inspecting electrical construction.
• Experience with CAD technology: Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Eligible for certification with l’Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec or OACETT.
• Strong knowledge of drawing techniques, design, inspection, and framework/structure construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Eligible for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
• Availability to undergo a medical examination and functional capacity evaluation.
• Ability to work at heights, in depths, near open water, and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and verify electrical technical drawings using CAD to ensure content quality and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Produce detailed designs for structures, systems, and equipment, including calculations, material specifications, and project documentation.
• Inspect and supervise electrical construction work to ensure compliance, safety, and required adjustments.
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

Communication in English

Attention to detail

Initiative

Project coordination

Education

College diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Vault

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: Brossard

Province: Quebec (CA-QC)

Assignment: Permanent

# of openings: 1

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

Salary: CAN46.74/hour, Step 2: CAN49.68/hour (*after 90 worked days of probation)

Your role

Would you like to contribute to the reliability and safety of our infrastructure? As a Design Draftsperson, Inspection – Electrical, you will actively participate in the planning, design, and inspection of electrical projects that are essential to the proper functioning and sustainability of our facilities. With your technical expertise, attention to detail, and initiative, you will ensure that every project meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation, defined benefit pension plan, group insurance and virtual healthcare;
• Generous paid time off to promote work‑life balance;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Professional development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Your Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and verify electrical technical drawings using computer‑aided design (CAD) technology to ensure content quality and compliance with standards and regulations;
• Produce detailed designs for structures, systems, and equipment, including performing calculations, defining material specifications, and preparing technical specifications and project documentation;
• Inspect and supervise electrical construction work to ensure technical compliance, adherence to contracts and specifications, implementation of necessary adjustments, regulatory compliance, and the safety of sites and equipment;
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, as well as with contractors.

Your profile

• College diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related field;
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in designing computer‑assisted electrical drawings and inspecting electrical construction work;
• Experience and proficiency with CAD technology (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Vault, and AutoCAD Electrical);
• Eligible for certification with l’Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec or the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT);
• Strong knowledge of drawing techniques, design, inspection, and framework/structure construction;
• Knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and safe work practices related to job duties;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Valid driver’s license (Class G in Ontario or Class 5 in Quebec) and an insurable driving record;
• Eligible for Marine Transportation Security Clearance;
• Availability to undergo a medical examination and functional capacity evaluation;
• Ability to work at heights, in depths, near open water, and in confined spaces.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.