Posted 9 days ago
Civil Design Draftsperson
@ SLSMC CGVMSL
St. Catharines, Ontario
Overview
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is hiring a Design Draftsperson Inspection – Civil in St. Catharines, Ontario, on a permanent full-time basis. The role prepares civil drawings in CAD and inspects construction works for compliance with contracts, specifications and regulations. It pays $48.14/hour, rising to $51.17/hour after probation, with a 37.5-hour week and a defined benefit pension.
Pay:
$48.14–$51.17 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review technical drawings in CAD software
- Develop designs, calculations and material specifications
- Inspect civil construction work on site for compliance
- Serve as main contact between internal teams and contractors
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
- Six years of CAD drafting and civil inspection experience
- Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
- Knowledge of codes, regulations and safe work practices
- Eligible for OACETT certification
- Effective English communication, verbal and written
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OACETT |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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SLSMC CGVMSL
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Corporation de Gestion de la Voie Maritime du Saint-Laurent
Full company description
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, you’re in the heart of the action! The Great Lakes/Seaway System is a “marine highway” that extends some 3,700 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Ranked as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, the Seaway includes 13 Canadian locks and 2 U.S. locks connecting the lower St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes. Together with our American counterpart, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, we coordinate on a host of operational activities, ranging from traffic management to navigation aids and every other conceivable issue you might imagine would be important for a major waterway. With a seaway system as vast and complex as ours, it takes professionals from many specializations to ensure that the passing of ships and their cargo are handled with efficiency and professionalism. Join us! À la Corporation de Gestion de la Voie Maritime du Saint-Laurent, vous êtes au cœur de l’action! Le réseau Grands Lacs-Voie maritime est une « autoroute maritime » qui s’étend sur quelque 3700 km de l’océan Atlantique jusqu’aux Grands Lacs. La Voie maritime, considérée comme une des plus grandes prouesses d’ingénierie du 20e siècle, comprend 13 écluses canadiennes et 2 écluses américaines entre le bas du fleuve Saint-Laurent et les Grands Lacs. De concert avec notre homologue des États-Unis la Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, nous coordonnons des activités opérationnelles dans un éventail de domaines, depuis la gestion du trafic jusqu’aux aides à la navigation et à tous les autres aspects imaginables que vous pourriez juger importants pour une grande voie navigable. Pour un réseau de transport maritime aussi vaste et complexe que le nôtre, il faut des professionnels de nombreux domaines de spécialisation afin que le passage des navires et de leurs cargaisons soit géré de façon efficace et professionnelle. Joignez-vous à nous!
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,181
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 326
- Reported office locations
- 202 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ontario K6J 3P7, CA
- 508 Glendale Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6V8, CA
- 151 Écluse Street, St. Lambert, Quebec J4R 2V6, CA
- Business categories
- Solar
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
- SLSMC CGVMSL
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Skilled Trades
- Technicians
- Operations
- and Information Technology
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, you’re in the heart of the action! The Great Lakes/Seaway System is a “marine highway” that extends some 3,700 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Ranked as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, the Seaway includes 13 Canadian locks and 2 U.S. locks connecting the lower St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes. Together with our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Cornwall, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1959 |
| Specialties | EngineeringSkilled TradesTechniciansOperationsand Information Technology |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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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: 37.5per week
Salary: $48.14/hour, Step 2: $ 51.17/hour (*after 90 worked days of probation)
Join our Civil 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 – Civil, you will plan, design and produce drawings and inspect civil construction 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 durability 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 civil 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 Civil Engineering Technology.
- Minimum of six (6) years experience in the design of computer-assisted drawings and the inspection of civil 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.
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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