Field Supervisor

SIRATI & PARTNERS CONSULTANTS LTD.; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRATI & PARTNERS CONSULTANTS LTD. in Ontario is seeking a Field Supervisor to plan drilling programs, supervise drilling crews, log soil and rock, and keep field activities on scope, schedule and budget.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering, EIT or P.Eng with Ontario or eligibility, and 1–3 years' experience supervising geotechnical drilling and logging boreholes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering.
• Registered as an EIT or P.Eng with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligible for registration.
• 1 to 3 years of experience supervising geotechnical drilling and logging boreholes.

Responsibilities

• Plan drilling programs with the project engineer, including borehole locations, depths, sampling intervals, and in-situ tests.
• Direct drilling subcontractors on site and keep the program on scope, schedule and budget.
• Log soil and rock in the field, including visual classification, SPT blow counts, core recovery and RQD.
• Carry out or oversee in-situ testing and logging, monitor groundwater levels, and ensure safety.
• Prepare final borehole logs and field summaries and contribute to geotechnical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling supervision

Field logging

Site safety

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering

EIT or P.Eng registration with PE Ontario or eligible

Job description

Company Description SIRATI & PARTNERS CONSULTANTS LTD. provides specialized consulting services in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental, and hydrogeology disciplines for public and private sector clients across Ontario, Canada. The firm supports a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects, including pipelines, tunnels, pump stations, municipal buildings, roads, and bridges. Its expertise extends to slope and landslide management, residential and commercial buildings, light rail systems, dams and reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. SIRATI also contributes to the planning, design, and construction of outfalls, retaining walls, embankments, airports, and port facilities, offering applicants exposure to complex and diverse projects. Team members collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and stakeholders to deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

• Position: Field Supervisor
• Compensation: $65,000 – $80,000 / annually
• Note: Starting pay is determined by experience and qualifications.
• Plan drilling programs with the project engineer: borehole locations, depths, sampling intervals, and in-situ tests.
• Arrange utility locates, site access, permits and traffic control before mobilization.
• Direct drilling subcontractors on site and keep the program on scope, schedule and budget.
• Log soil and rock in the field, including visual classification, SPT blow counts, core recovery and RQD.
• Collect, label and preserve soil, rock and groundwater samples, and assign laboratory testing.
• Competently perform conventional aspects of geotechnical engineering, analysis and reporting, preparing geotechnical factual and interpretative reports including audit, analyzing and collating performance data and reporting.
• Undertake basic management of projects including but not limited to supervision field activities, coordination of sub-consultants and sub-contractors, Project’s Key indicators and client satisfaction.
• Ensure a high quality of design package, reporting and analysis is delivered to the Client within specified time & budget and ensuring client satisfaction including maintaining good client relationships and client development.
• Understanding of a variety of soil mechanics analyses and design including foundation engineering design and competently perform conventional aspects of design engineering and analysis and construction supervision.
• Carry out or oversee in-situ testing, such as field vane, cone penetration and packer tests, etc.
• Supervise installation of monitoring wells and piezometers, and measure groundwater levels.
• Confirm boreholes are backfilled or decommissioned to Ontario Regulation 903 requirements.
• Prepare final borehole logs and field summaries, and contribute to geotechnical reports.
• Lead site safety for the drilling crew, including daily tailgate meetings and hazard assessments.
• Track drilling quantities and verify subcontractor invoices against work completed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical or geological engineering.
• Registered as an EIT or P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligible for registration.
• [1 to 3] years of experience supervising geotechnical drilling and logging boreholes.
• Working knowledge of soil and rock classification, SPT procedures and common drilling methods.