Experienced Technician, Design Support

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The Opportunity – Build the Future With Us

If you're looking to join a world‑class industrial and mining engineering team while remaining connected to a close‑knit regional office, this is your moment.
Our Resources group—bringing together our Mining and Industrial teams—supports clients across Canada with services ranging from conceptual studies and feasibility assessments to detailed engineering, EPCM execution, commissioning, and site closure.

Based in our Sept‑Îles office, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering new infrastructure projects and upgrades for industrial and mining operations across the country. You'll collaborate with local, national, and international experts who push industry standards and drive innovation forward.

Your Impact

Your work will help create safe, efficient, and resilient industrial and mining environments. In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to develop plans, drawings, and technical details for industrial, mining, and institutional electrical projects.
• Prepare material quantity estimates and support cost analyses for project execution.
• Select and specify electrical equipment and/or instrumentation systems.
• Support the preparation of specifications, tender documents, and construction packages for electrical and instrumentation work.
• Conduct site visits to gather data required for design and project planning.
• Assist other technicians assigned to projects as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings to support effective project execution.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Carry out related tasks that contribute to successful project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You thrive in technical environments and bring a strong sense of initiative and collaboration. You also have:

• A college diploma in electrical engineering technology and/or instrumentation.
• Experience designing electrical or instrumentation systems for industrial, mining, or institutional environments (asset).
• Experience in consulting engineering, construction supervision, or commissioning (asset).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for technical design and drafting.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ASP Construction card and a valid driver's licence.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. 

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of experts – your next mentor, idea, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here – we help shape your role around your ambitions, because your growth fuels ours.
• Flexible work and real balance – we support you in finding balance at work and at home.

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $72,800 – $97,900
• MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Join a team where your ideas, passion, and expertise shape meaningful industrial and mining projects across Canada.
Apply today and transform your career with us.

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.

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