Drafting technicians jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 1, 2026

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Open jobs: 33
Employers: 31

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.29Across 16 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 9%3 listings
On-site: 91%30 listings

Employers hiring include ROHL Global Networks Inc (2), ROHL Global Networks Inc. (2), A&H Steel (1).

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drafting technician
Wesbell Communications
Milverton, ON
- Full-time
Added 1 month ago
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Drafting Technician
Dingwells North America
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
Dingwell’s Global (Dingwell’s Machinery & Supply Limited) is currently taking applications for a Drafting Technician person for our Thunder Bay, ON manufacturing facilities. A qualified…
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Drafting Technician
Sandvik
Sturgeon Falls (DSI)
- Full-time
We now have an opening for a Drafting Technician with strong technical drawing skills and hands on experience applying Lean principles in a manufacturing or engineering e
Added 4 months ago
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Engineering Drafting Technician
DWB Consulting Services Ltd
Chilliwack, BC · BC
- $35 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are seeking an outstanding, motivated, positive, dependable and experienced Engineering Drafting Technician to join our team of Resource Professionals. Our missi
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Architectural Drafting Technician
Excel Management Limited Partnership
AB · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
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CAD Drafting Technician
RideWrap Protection Inc.
Whistler, BC
- $25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
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Drafting Technician
MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED
North Bay, ON
- $60,000 to $67,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Drafting Technician, Traction Power Supply & Distribution
AtkinsRéalis
Montreal, QC
- Full-time

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AtkinsRéalis

Drafting Technician, Traction Power Supply & Distribution

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: More than 3 years of experience in computer-aided drafting (CAD).
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director, Energy & Electrification, within the Transit and Rail practice of the Technical Professionals organization, the individual will be responsible for preparing CAD design drawings, 3D modeling, and ensuring the quality and compliance of all aspects and deliverables related to traction power supply and distribution systems for transit and rail projects.

Your Role

Prepare and update drawings and schematics for traction power supply and distribution systems, including single-line diagrams, electrical protection and control diagrams, substation equipment installation plans, catenary plans, and grounding and bonding diagrams.
Prepare and update 3D models for traction power supply and distribution systems.
Demonstrate mastery of the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Participate in the design of traction power supply and distribution systems.
Communicate with public utility companies (e.g., Hydro-Québec, CSEM).
Use Bentley MicroStation V8i, AutoCAD 3D, Revit Electrical, and Autodesk BIM 360.

About You

DEP or DEC in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant academic training.
More than 3 years of experience in computer-aided drafting (CAD).
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, and Bentley MicroStation software.
Knowledge of Revit MEP is considered an asset.
Excellent technical knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Knowledge of railway standards (AREMA, NFPA, CSA, etc.) is an asset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Responsibilities

The drafting technician will prepare and update CAD design drawings and 3D models for traction power supply and distribution systems. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards and communicating with public utility companies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a DEP or DEC in Electrical Engineering and over 3 years of experience in computer-aided drafting. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code are required.

Skills

CAD design
3D modeling
Traction power supply
Electrical protection
Control diagrams
Substation equipment
Catenary plans
Grounding and bonding
Bentley MicroStation
AutoCAD 3D
Revit Electrical
Autodesk BIM 360
Canadian Electrical Code
Railway standards
Quality management

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits
Training and professional development
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies

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Keywords

Drafting Technician
Traction Power
Electrical Engineering
CAD
3D Modeling
Bentley MicroStation
AutoCAD 3D
Revit Electrical
Autodesk BIM 360
Canadian Electrical Code
AREMA
NFPA
CSA
Substation
Catenary
Quality Management System
Transit
Rail
Infrastructure
Energy Systems
Engineering Services

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