Senior Technician, Design Support

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a CAD Technician/Designer to shape the future of infrastructure and environmental solutions. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of drafting experience and be proficient in Civil 3D. Responsibilities include creating accurate drawings and 3D models, mentoring junior team members, and championing health and safety practices. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $78,600 to $125,400 annually, and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work

Health and safety focus

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of drafting experience required.
• Proven expertise in using Civil 3D for designing.
• Must mentor junior team members and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret survey data and create accurate drawings.
• Design 3D models and assist engineers with design analysis.
• Lead drafting efforts on large-scale projects.

Skills

Civil 3D expertise

Advanced calculations and data manipulation in Excel

CAD standards adherence

Ability to create and edit drawings independently

Education

Diploma or CAD certificate

Tools

Plant 3D

Navisworks

Infraworks

Bluebeam

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of infrastructure and environmental solutions as a CAD Technician/Designer (Drafter) based in British Columbia (Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria). In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative designs that make a real impact on communities and projects across the region.

Your Impact

• Interpret and apply topographic survey data, field notes, and engineering designs to create accurate drawings.
• Design advanced 3D models using Civil 3D and assist engineers with analysis of proposed design elements.
• Lead drafting components on large-scale projects, ensuring quality and adherence to WSP standards.
• Mentor junior and intermediate team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Champion health and safety practices, taking WSP's Life-Saving Rules to heart on every site.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or CAD certificate with 4–8 years of drafting experience.
• Proven expertise in Civil 3D (minimum 4 years) and commitment to CAD standards.
• Ability to perform advanced calculations and data manipulation in Excel.
• Experience creating and editing drawings independently using client information and field notes.
• Familiarity with software such as Plant 3D, Navisworks, Infraworks, ReCap, Vulcan, Minesight, Global Mapper, Surfer, gINT, OpenGround, BIM 360, and Bluebeam is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we'll help tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
  #WeAreWSP #GlobalMining

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $78,600 - $125,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.

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