Stantec

Intermediate CAD Technician

Stantec$72K — $104K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or similar field.
  • OACETT certification (C.Tech. or C.E.T.) is a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Familiarity with water resources and civil infrastructure projects.
  • Basic understanding of hydrology and hydraulics principles.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed CAD drawings and design packages for water resources projects.
  • Translate engineering sketches into accurate drawing deliverables.
  • Develop and edit technical drawings including surfaces and profiles.
  • Create grading plans and erosion control designs as needed.
  • Support production of drawings for various water management projects.
  • Collaborate with project teams primarily in an office environment.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Wellness programs and health care spending accounts.
  • Group retirement savings and stock purchase options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate CAD Technician (Water Resources) to join our Ontario Environmental Services team. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec's Environmental Services Business Line.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare CAD drawings and design packages for water resources and hydrotechnical projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Interpret engineering markups, sketches and translate them into accurate drawing deliverables
  • Develop and edit surfaces, profiles, cross-sections, and plan/profile drawings for riverine, coastal, and other water management projects
  • Prepare grading plans, erosion and sediment control drawings, and as-built/redline updates as part of project design deliverables
  • Support drawing production for culverts, channel works, bank stabilization, shoreline protection, stormwater, municipal drainage, and mining/water management projects
  • Perform primarily office-based work, with regular collaboration across project teams

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality drafting work
  • Consistent attention to detail
  • Thorough understanding of civil drafting and design documentation, with the ability to build surfaces, profiles, and cross-sections
  • Familiarity with river works, coastal and shoreline infrastructure, stormwater and municipal drainage, and mining/water management projects
  • Basic understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage principles.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities
  • ArcGIS experience is an asset

Education and Experience

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or similar

OACETT certification (C.Tech. or C.E.T.) is an asset

Minimum 5 years of AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience

Experience preparing drawings for water resources, hydrotechnical, drainage, or civil infrastructure projects

Experience in a consulting environment is preferred

Experience with HEC-RAS mapping is an asset

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$72,300.00 - $104,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/06/2026 01:06:15
Req ID: 1006386

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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