Electrical Design Draftsperson

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: St. Catharines

Province: Ontario (CA-ON)

Assignment: Permanent

# of openings: 1

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

Salary: $CAN46.74 to $CAN49.68 (*after 90 days work 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.

Your place could be with us!

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 to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

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

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