Junior Civil Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is currently recruiting for a Junior Civil Designer to join our Mining & Minerals group. Wood is currently looking to grow our team and are on the search for our next generation of brilliant.  Reporting to the Department Manager, Civil, Structural & Architectural, this position is located in our #Vancouver, BC or our #Saskatoon, SK office. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Come be your very best YOU at Wood.

Our Clients and Projects  

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.  

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Woods Minerals and Metals sector. 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this role is CAD $66,000 - $81,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession 

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.   

Typical responsibilities 

• Work within a team of engineers, technologists and designers to complete projects and grow your skills in the Civil field
• Assist in the preparation of contract and procurement packages
• Develop engineering, drawings and documents in line with requirements relating to feasibility, standards, codes and the company's quality specifications
• Co-ordination of drawing packages for issue and preparing issue folders for electronic files
• Providing conceptual front end design to full detailed design and material take-offs for industrial and mining facilities
• Work effectively with multiple project engineers, designers, leads, and managers
• Ensure that elements of design, modelling, and detailing adhere to relevant jurisdictional codes
• All other duties as assigned

What makes you remarkable?  

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.  

Expected:  

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Design Technology
• Up to 5 years of relevant design experience relating to mining, industrial facilities and infrastructure within a consulting engineering environment is an asset  
• Understanding various coordinate systems and geodetic elevation references
• Experience in using AutoCAD and Civil 3D design/drafting software
• Experience with processing and modifying the topographic data, survey reference points, and coordinate systems.
• Proficiency in the operation of GIS based applications would be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word
• Excellent communication, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational, technical, writing, communication and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required