Design Support Technician

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

This is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the world infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you will apply your skills to cutting-edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most.

Based in Thunder Bay or Saskatoon, you will contribute as an Intermediate Technician, Design Support within a collaborative civil design team. You will help develop municipal infrastructure—including roads, drainage systems, and utilities—while strengthening your AutoCAD and Civil 3D capabilities alongside experienced engineers and designers.

Your Impact

• Produce civil engineering drawings for municipal roads, drainage systems, utilities, and other infrastructure that supports growing communities.
• Develop and revise AutoCAD and Civil 3D models and drawings using clear engineering direction and applicable design standards.
• Strengthen the accuracy and quality of design deliverables through disciplined drafting, checking, and revision control.
• Maintain organized drawing packages and project documentation so teams can work efficiently throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to incorporate technical feedback, resolve drafting issues, and refine practical design solutions.
• Contribute quantity take-offs and foundational design support that help projects move from concept toward delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field that supports municipal infrastructure design.
• Drafting or design-support experience involving municipal infrastructure, civil works, or a comparable consulting environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D for preparing and revising accurate design models and drawing packages.
• Familiarity with civil design fundamentals such as grading, municipal servicing, drainage, utilities, and roadworks.
• Ability to interpret engineering direction, apply relevant municipal standards, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Capability to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, communicate design questions clearly, and incorporate technical feedback into deliverables.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it is across the country or around the globe, we will help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $29.50 - $39.10 per hour
• MB & ON: $26.90 - $37.10 per hour
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $26.60 - $35.40 per hour

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Draw the infrastructure communities rely on

Turn engineering ideas into clear, accurate designs that help roads, drainage, and municipal services move from concept to reality.

Build your technical future with WSP.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges—engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion—to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.


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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here. Your Impact Starts Here.