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: Brossard
Province: Quebec (CA-QC)
Assignment: Permanent
# of openings: 1
Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Salary: $ 48.14/hour, Step 2: $ 51.17/hour (*after 90 worked days of probation)

Join our Electrical Engineering – Automation and Controls team

Interested in designing the systems that control locks and bridges essential to North American trade? As a Design Draftsperson in Automation and Controls, you will turn operational needs into accurate electrical drawings and designs: control schematics, control panels, PLCs, instrumentation and power distribution. You will play a central role in projects that modernize our facilities, from design through on-site validation. Your attention to detail, CAD expertise and passion for automation will make a real difference in the reliability and safety of our infrastructure.

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation and defined benefit pension plan.
• Employer-paid group insurance coverage, including virtual health care.
• Generous annual vacation, plus 13 paid statutory holidays and 5 personal days.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week, with the possibility of a time bank.
• Professional development, a wellness program, and several other benefits!

Your responsibilities

• Design, prepare, update and review electrical drawings using CAD software (control schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, automation architectures), ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (including the Canadian Electrical Code).
• Develop detailed designs for automation and control systems (PLCs, instrumentation, motor controls) and power distribution, including calculations, component selection and material specifications.
• Prepare technical specifications and tender documents.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and operations and maintenance teams to translate operational needs into design solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and as-built drawings in accordance with the organization's drafting standards and document management practices (Autodesk Vault).
• Inspect electrical construction work on site to confirm compliance with contracts, specifications, regulations and safety requirements, and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Serve as a point of contact between internal teams and external partners, including contractors.

Your profile

• College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in computer-assisted electrical design drawings and the inspection of electrical construction work.
• Experience designing automation and control systems (PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, motor controls).
• Proficiency with CAD technologies (AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault).
• Eligible for certification with the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ) or the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• Knowledge of the applicable rules, regulations, standards and safe work practices with respect to performing duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Class G (ON) or Class 5 (QC) driver's licence and insurable driving record.
• Eligible for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
• Willing to undergo a medical examination and a functional abilities evaluation.
• Ability to work at heights, in depths, near open water and in confined spaces.
• Proficiency in applicable computer applications, tools and related office software (Microsoft Office, SAP, etc.).

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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