Graduate Designer, Civil (Hiring Day Event ON)

GHD; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking graduates for a Graduate Designer, Civil role across Ontario with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and designers. You will contribute to civil conveyance, site services, land development, and earthworks projects in a real-world consulting environment.

The position offers hands-on design experience, collaboration with municipalities and clients, and growth within a supportive, hybrid work setting across Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Whitby, Waterloo or Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Diploma or diploma equivalent in civil engineering technology or related field.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to multiple project teams.
• Good communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design development under supervision.
• Prepare design drawings and construction documents per standards.
• Support technical memoranda, letters, and meeting records.
• Coordinate with municipalities, planners, and clients on project needs.
• Develop knowledge of regulatory codes and project documentation practice.
• Support mentors in building technical and delivery skills.

Skills

Driver's license

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curiosity and learning

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

OACETT membership eligibility

Tools

Bentley Openroads

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you graduating in Spring 2027 and ready to take the first step in your professional journey?

Join us for our in-office Hiring Day event at our Toronto office (October 27th) or Waterloo office (October 29th). This is a unique opportunity to connect with GHD professionals, learn more about our work and culture, and explore exciting career opportunities.

If you're interested in participating in our Hiring Day and being considered for a Graduate Designer, Civil role, we encourage you to review the job description below and apply if it aligns with your career goals.

As part of the selection process, you'll be invited to complete a HireVue video interview and answer a few pre-screening questions. Candidates who successfully progress through the initial screening stage will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to move forward in the Hiring Day process.

Help us shape a more sustainable, resilient, and connected future.

At GHD, our Design & Delivery Organisation (DDO) teams work across a diverse range of projects that support the delivery of essential infrastructure, buildings, transportation networks, environmental solutions, water systems, and energy assets.

By combining technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration, we help our clients solve complex challenges and deliver lasting value to the communities they serve.

Join our global network of professionals and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact while providing opportunities for professional growth and career development.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking graduates who are eager to learn, passionate about making a positive impact, and excited to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of our communities.

Our Civil Engineering teams support a diverse range of municipal, transportation, land development, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Ontario. Civil Conveyance projects include water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater infrastructure, trenchless rehabilitation, and road reconstruction and resurfacing. The Site Services, Land Development, and Earthworks teams are involved in the planning and design of residential subdivisions, mixed-use developments, commercial and industrial facilities, site servicing infrastructure, grading, stormwater management systems, and earthworks projects.

As a Graduate Designer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers, gaining hands-on experience in planning, engineering studies, design development, technical documentation, and construction support. You will collaborate with municipalities, planners, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams while developing practical technical and project delivery skills. From early feasibility and planning studies through approvals, detailed design, and construction, you will contribute to projects that provide essential infrastructure and create lasting value for communities throughout the province.

You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard design and drafting tools while developing your understanding of design processes, project delivery, and documentation best practices in a real-world consulting environment. Through mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to a variety of projects, you will build your technical capability, attention to detail, and understanding of how quality documentation supports the delivery of effective engineering solutions.

We're looking for graduates who demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset, with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning. The successful candidate will be motivated to develop their technical expertise, contribute to team success, and help create innovative and sustainable solutions that deliver lasting value for our clients and communities.

This role can be based in any of our GTA offices Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby as well as Waterloo or Ottawa.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Extract relevant data from information provided and input it into the design or design documents.
• Design and Conceptualization: Contribute to the development and implementation of proposed design solutions under the guidance of intermediate and senior team members.
• Design Documentation: Prepare detailed design drawings, and construction documents in accordance with project requirements and established standards.
• Technical Communication and Coordination: Assist with preparing technical memoranda, letters, reports, and meeting records, and participate in client and project team progress meetings.
• Operational Compliance: Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, Civil Engineering Technician Diploma, Municipal Engineering Technology Diploma, or equivalent college program.
• 0-2 years of experience related to the role
• OACETT membership/eligibility would be considered an asset.
• G class driver's license.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think critically and approach challenges with curiosity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in sustainability, innovation, and creating positive outcomes for communities.
• Experience with Bentley Products (Openroads), Autodesk Products (Civil 3D), Bluebeam, and MS Office would be considered an asset.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Hourly Salary:

Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby: $30.- | Waterloo $28.50.- | Ottawa $29.- Salary Range is based on the preferred work location. If the selected candidate's location differs, changes to the salary range may apply.

Artificial Intelligence:

At GHD, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.

Vacancy:

This position is for an existing vacancy

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.