Drafter Jobs in Canada

What Vista Does Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985.

We are innovators at our core.

We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America.

For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.

We are innovators in the energy industry.

We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments; including electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects.

We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.

Why We Do It The world needs energy, and better engineering makes the projects that deliver it safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

Our multi-discipline teams have designed some of the most challenging and successful projects in the North American energy sector, from early-stage studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.

We take pride in doing that work well, and just as much pride in continuously improving how we do it.

What You Would Do in This Role The Designer/Drafter assists in the preparation of design documents and drawings during the execution of a project specific to their discipline specialty.

Preparing layouts, calculations and designs related to the most complicated elements of projects Drafting moderate-to-complex 2D drawings, charts, schedules, etc.

Preparing as-built drawings based on field red-line markups Performing other duties as requested Discipline-Specific Duties & Competencies for Piping Design Drafting 2D drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, DPDTs, MSDs, plot plans, key plans, site plans, etc.

Drafting intelligent P&IDs using PDMS, SmartPlant or other such software, AVEVA diagrams Conforming to client and company standards when carrying out intelligent P&ID (or project specific equivalent) data entry tasks such as item tagging for equipment, piping, manual valves and instrumentation (in addition to other object properties) Requirements Technical school certification / degree or equivalent experience Proficiency in AutoCAD Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Architectural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls and Piping Excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi-discipline environment Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail Preferred Ten years of experience in a designer capacity, ideally with a focus on the energy industry Two years of experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry Technical school certification Advanced computer skills and experience in major design so Why People Like Vista We do not just say we're a great place to work, our people do.

Vista has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, a Best Workplace for Mental Health, and a Best Workplace for Women.

These awards are earned through confidential surveys completed by our own team, so they reflect how people here actually feel and not just how we choose to describe ourselves.

What our people value most is how we work together.

You will join experienced leaders and mentors who are genuinely invested in your growth, in teams built around collaboration rather than silos.

We hire capable people, trust them to do their best work, and treat them as people rather than employee numbers.

We are proud of the culture this creates, and we work hard to protect it as we grow.

Vista is also a place for people who like to make this better.

If you are energized by innovating, by questioning how things are done and by helping vista continuously improve, you will be in good company.

We back that work with strong, modern project systems run by people who know how to get the most from them, but it is our people, not our tools, that make Vista what it is.

What We Offer An opportunity with Vista is more than a job.

It is the chance to do challenging meaningful work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who want to see you succeed.

Vista offers all employees A challenging and rewarding work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects across the energy industry Talented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another's success The chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, where your ideas are heard and innovation is part of how we actually work, not just something we say.

A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program Company-sponsored social events and team sports Half-day Fridays and free parking An organization that values and encourages diversity How to Apply Please complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting. By submitting this application, you consent to our Privacy Policy , and you consent to receive transactional electronic messages from Vista and third parties acting on our behalf.

Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline.

Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.

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