Design Technician, Food Services - Ottawa, ON

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 exp ...

Job description

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

Shape Something Different – Join our Food Services & Hospitality team in Ottawa and contribute to projects that enhance public and private spaces. As a Junior Design Technician , you'll work on food service layouts and hospitality design projects, gaining hands-on experience in drafting, modeling, and site reviews while collaborating with experts who support your growth.

Your Impact

• Operate AutoCAD and Revit to prepare engineering drawings for food service projects.
• Assist in designing equipment layouts for commercial kitchens and hospitality spaces.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, engineers, and architects to ensure seamless delivery.
• Execute design directions provided by senior leaders and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Participate in occasional site visits for design reviews and compliance checks.
• Support project documentation and maintain accuracy throughout all phases.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Interior Design, Architectural, or Engineering Technology.
• 1–4 years of experience in drafting and design, preferably in food service or hospitality projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, including creating and modifying families and parameters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with hospitality operations and commercial kitchen layouts is an asset.
• Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance (mandatory).
• French language proficiency is an asset.

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's across the country or around the globe, we'll 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $57,500 – $76,200

MB & ON: $52,500 – $72,300

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $52,000 – $69,000

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.

Grow Your Future

Ready to design spaces that make a difference? Apply today and start shaping what's next with WSP.

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.