Mechanical 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: $48.14/hour, Step 2: $ 51.17/hour (*after 90 worked days of probation)
Join our Mechanical Engineering team
From drawing board to job site, you will help ensure the reliability of infrastructure that is essential to North America. As Design Draftsperson Inspection – Mechanical, you will plan, design and produce drawings and inspect mechanical works to ensure conformance with contracts, drawings, specifications and regulations, in order to meet operational requirements and provide for the long-term reliability of the infrastructure and equipment. Through your rigor, your eye for inspection and your passion for design, your work will have a direct impact on the quality, safety and reliability of a trade corridor that keeps the Canadian economy moving. Your collaboration with internal teams and contractors will make a tangible difference in the field. If that connection between design and real-world impact speaks to you, this role was built for someone like you.
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
- Prepare, update and review technical drawings using CAD software, ensuring accuracy and quality in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Develop detailed and accurate designs for structures, systems and equipment, including calculations, material specifications and design briefs.
- Inspect mechanical construction work on site to confirm compliance with contracts, specifications, regulations and safety requirements, and follow up on any adjustments.
- Serve as the main point of contact between internal teams and external partners, including contractors.
Your profile
- College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
- Minimum of six (6) years experience in the design of computer-assisted drawings and the inspection of mechanical construction work.
- Experience and knowledge with CAD technology (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD).
- Strong knowledge of drawing techniques, design, inspection, and framework/structure construction.
- Knowledge of the applicable rules, regulations, standards, procedures and safe work practices with respect to performing duties.
- Eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
- 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.
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