The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a BIM modeller or Structural Engineering Technician to join our Buildings Structures group, based in Ottawa or Halifax. Our Structural team is directly involved with a multitude of different project types, ranging from traditional commercial, residential & industrial buildings, through to specialty buildings in the Rail and Transportation and Energy and Resource sectors.

If you are keen to take on some of the most exciting projects and to be part of a winning international team; you will get to work and display your skill with colleagues on a local, national and international stage.

Why WSP?

• As a company we’re focused on prioritizing a diverse, inclusive and supporting environment where our people feel empowered, and are able to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and prepare structural engineering drawings, plans, diagrams and layouts from sketches in the areas of reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and timber for a variety of clients;

• Revit modelling and drawing;

• AutoCAD drawing preparation;

• Conduct quality control checks of design drawings;

• Ability to conduct site visits for review of structural work is an asset;

• Ability to carry out contract administration during construction is an asset;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Technology program with relevant experience, 2 to 5 years experience;

• Working knowledge of Revit required and a strong proficiency is an asset;

• AutoCAD proficiency is an asset;

• Meticulous attention to detail essential;

• Working knowledge of Word and Excel;

• Strong mathematical skills;

• Exposure to a construction environment would be considered an asset;

• Exposure to Structural design would be an asset;

• Ability to multi-task in a multidisciplinary environment;

• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills;

• Willingness to work overtime when required;

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team;

• Good oral and written communication abilities essential, bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

• To qualify for this role, you must be eligible for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance. This is a mandatory requirement to work with this client.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.