Intern Drafter

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Design Team Lead

Location: North Bay, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Date Posted: June 3, 2026

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in Cementation's discretionary corporate bonus program.

Cementation is a leading underground mine contracting and engineering company— we design and build mines, safely. Our team specializes in delivering design-build solutions for technically complex projects, with a strong track record in world-class shaft sinking and mine development. Collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We foster a culture where respect is foundational, innovation is encouraged, and safety is never compromised.

At Cementation, we value experience and are inspired by potential.

Under the guidance of the Design Team Lead, the Intern Drafter learns to develop designs, by creating, revising and finalizing drawings of  Best For Project  permanent mine facility infrastructure and temporary sinking gear.

• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation.
• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department.
• Ensure all applicable safety codes and regulations are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
• Participate in department safety huddles and incident imaging.

• Design and drafting for permanent and temporary works related to the construction of underground mine shafts, facilities and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Project Services and Operations to produce  Best For Project  designs that are safe, reflect the client's operability requirements first, and are constructible.
• To produce a deliverable that is on time, on budget and has correct scope in accordance with the project requirements.
• Produce drawings that effectively and simply communicate the design, that comply with Cementation Engineering Standards and conform to job specifications with respect to clearances, tolerances and applicable codes.
• Collaborate with the team lead, project manager and project engineer to develop design criteria and drawing layouts.
• Design of buildings and equipment which incorporate client operability and maintenance requirements.
• Design and drafting for mine development, related infrastructure and equipment for clients and Cementation Operations.
• Development of design drawings consisting of but not limited to site plans, general arrangements, plans and elevations for surface and underground structures, mechanical installations, equipment, concrete installations, underground development, mine shafts and related mine infrastructure.
• Identify risk and opportunities to optimize the scope, schedule and cost of the project.
• Follow company/departmental procedure in the development of drawings.
• Liaise, collaborate, consult, and gather information from site and other departments.
• Research previous drawings to ensure efficiency and a consistent product.
• Participate in group meetings and discussions, internal and site.
• Work within a project team to coordinate and complete designs.
• Printing and copying drawings and report packages.
• Back drafting.
• Understand and follow the guidelines from the Cementation Standards and Procedures Manual.

Occasional Site Visits.

None.

• Secondary School Diploma
• Applicable Post Secondary Technician or Technology Diploma
• Work term or previous experience in Heavy Construction, Mining or Fabrication.

• Leadership
• Collaborative Team Player
• Respectful
• Professional
• Effective Communicator
• Engaged Innovative
• Self-starter who is responsible and accountable for their work, and the work of others.
• Positively reacts to Change.
• Expert Knowledge in the operation of the following software:
  • AutoCAD/Advance Steel/Vault - the latest versions
  • Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and DOCS (considered an asset)
  • Inventor, Plant 3D or other 3-D parametric software (at least one)
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, One Note

Please note that to be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or have written authorization to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements and currently be residing in Canada.

At Cementation Americas, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team and drives innovation, and one of our core values is ensuring all employees have the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assess all candidates fairly and without discrimination.