Field Technician Permanent

Vertical Staffing Resources; Barrie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in municipal water well development seeks a Project/Field Technician to conduct inspections and produce reports. Ideal candidates will have a background in Environmental Studies or Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers training opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits after 3 months

Two weeks paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred, but willing to train new graduates.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct well inspections and videos at various locations.
• Process videos for customer review and prepare reports.
• Install and download dataloggers for water activity summaries.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Diploma in Environmental Studies

Degree in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical)

Job description

Project / Field Technician

About Our Client: Our client is an established firm with over 90 years of experience in the development and maintenance of municipal water wells and pumping equipment. They are an industry leader providing engineering and contracting services to municipal and industrial clients, including the development, management, and maintenance of water wells, along with supply, installation, and maintenance of well pump systems and lift station pumping equipment.

Project / Field Technician Role:

In this role, you will collaborate with Engineering and Field staff to conduct field activities and produce reports summarizing results for customers. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting well inspections and videos at various locations throughout Ontario.
2. Processing videos to prepare them for customer review, interpreting and summarizing observed elements, and comparing findings to well records.
3. Graphing results from well performance step tests.
4. Installing and downloading dataloggers and producing reports on water takings and well activity summaries for submissions to the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
5. Assisting in preparing other reports.
6. Opportunity for training to conduct well inspections and maintenance activities.
7. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduates with a diploma in Environmental Studies, Civil, Mechanical, or a degree in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical).
• Ontario Well Technician Class 5 license is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.
• Familiarity with well construction and operation, courses in geology are assets.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred, but willing to train new graduates with the right attitude.
• Willingness to learn, proactive, and capable of problem-solving independently and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of standard office software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Ontario as required.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Availability for 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Starting compensation of $23-28/hour, negotiable based on experience.
• Health and dental benefits after 3 months.
• Two weeks paid holidays, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.

Work Location:

Details about the work location will be provided upon application.