Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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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
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Hamilton
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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