Electrical Technician - North of QC

WSP in Canada; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 60,300 - 88,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a talented individual to join their industrial and mining team in Val-d'Or. This role involves collaborating with engineers on infrastructure projects, focusing on the design of electrical and instrumentation systems.

The ideal candidate should have a college diploma in electrical engineering technology, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers competitive compensation based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing electrical or instrumentation systems for industrial or mining environments.
• Ability to travel within the region occasionally.
• Consulting engineering experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to develop plans and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support material estimates.
• Conduct field visits to gather technical data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Working collaboratively

Strong communication skills

Education

College diploma (DEC) in electrical engineering technology and/or instrumentation

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Job description

Overview

Shape the World Around You – Join a global industrial and mining team that delivers engineering excellence while remaining deeply connected to its local communities. As part of WSP’s Resources division (Industrial & Mining), you will support the planning and execution of new infrastructure projects and upgrades to existing facilities across Québec and Canada, working closely with electrical and instrumentation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to develop plans, specifications, and detailed design packages for industrial, mining, and institutional projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support material estimates required for project delivery.
• Select and develop technical specifications for electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in preparing technical specifications and tender documents for electrical, instrumentation and control scopes.
• Contribute to preparing construction and supervision specifications.
• Conduct field visits to gather technical data required for design development.
• Support technicians assigned to various project tasks as needed.
• Attend coordination meetings with the design team to align deliverables and timelines.
• Provide technical support during site execution and commissioning activities.
• Perform additional related tasks that support efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in electrical engineering technology and/or instrumentation.
• Experience in designing electrical or instrumentation systems for industrial, mining, or institutional environments (asset).
• Ability to travel within the region occasionally.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Consulting engineering experience (asset).
• Experience with site supervision or commissioning (asset).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D (asset).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ASP Construction safety card (asset).
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400
• MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

EEO Statement

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.