Senior Draftsman, Draftswoman

Atlas Systems; Pickering; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Annual bonus

Health insurance

RRSP program

Career development

Inclusive environment

Challenging projects

Job summary

Deep-Water Intake Group in Canada is seeking a Senior Draftsman/Draftswoman to lead the production and coordination of technical drawings for major civil projects. You will liaise between drafting teams, engineers and construction teams to ensure accuracy, constructibility and timely delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years on site, strong expertise in AutoCAD and Revit, and proven leadership for mentoring drafters.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of construction site experience.
• 10–15 years of experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Detail-oriented with ability to draft from scratch.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate technical drawings for construction projects.
• Lead and mentor drafters and coordinate with engineers and construction teams.
• Create drawings from scratch based on inputs, site conditions and project specs.
• Draw site installations with logistics and lifting operations; prepare utilities, traffic, dewatering drawings.
• Develop temporary works drawings including formwork details.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and align with project requirements; revise as needed.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce high-quality civil/earthworks drawings.
• Prepare excavation sequence drawings for piles, rock anchors, and supports.
• Provide drafting input for permit applications and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent working

Problem solving

Collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Diploma or degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Deep-Water Intake Group, a joint venture of multiple subsidiaries of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring an Senior Draftsman, Draftswoman

What you will do:

The Senior Draftsman/Draftswoman will be responsible for the production and coordination of technical drawings and plans for construction projects. While actively contributing to drafting activities, the role also serves as a liaison between the Drafting team, Method Manager, Engineers, and Construction teams to ensure that drawings are accurate, constructible, and delivered in accordance with project requirements and schedules.

Concretely, your tasks will be:

• Act as the primary interface between the Drafting team, Method Manager, Design Engineers;

• Lead and mentor drafters, providing technical guidance and support to develop team capabilities;
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams;
• Create drawings from scratch, based on engineering inputs, site conditions, and project specifications;

• Draw site installations with logistics and liftings operations;
• Prepare drawings for utilities, traffic, dewatering drawings;
• Develop temporary works drawings, including formwork details;
• Ensure drawings are accurate and correspond to project requirements;
• Revise drawings based on feedback and changes in project scope;
• Use CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) to produce high-quality plans;
• Prepare drawings related to earthworks, civil works, TBM and SEM tunnelling sequences, and interfaces;
• Produce drawings and technical inputs for civil works, including casting sequences and reinforcement design requirements;
• Prepare excavation sequence drawings involving secant piles, soldier piles, tension piles, rock anchors, struts, and walers;
• Provide drafting support for permit applications and approvals.

Your skills:

• Diploma or degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering or related field;
• 5 - 10 years of experience on a construction site;
• 10 - 15 years of experience with AutoCAD and Revit;
• Strong ability to produce detailed technical drawings entirely from scratch;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Ability to interact confidently with engineers, managers, and highly qualified technical professionals;
• Rigor, ability to learn constantly;
• Focused on resolving problems and providing recommendations;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What do we have to provide:

• Annual gross compensation ranging from CAD 80,000 to CAD 95,000, depending on experience and profile;
• 4 vacation weeks;
• Annual bonuses;
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
• RRSP Program;
  
• Career development opportunities;
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
• Attractive and challenging project.

At Deep-Water Intake Group, we believe that diversity is a source of wealth and strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from members of Aboriginal communities and strive to ensure fair and respectful employment opportunities. We recognise the unique contributions of indigenous peoples and are committed to supporting their professional development. By joining our team, you will be part of a company that celebrates diversity and actively works to promote inclusion.