Geotechnical Field Technician

SYSTRA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to supervise field investigations, collect soil samples, and support project teams for transit projects in Ontario. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery and data quality across geotechnical tasks.

The role requires 5+ years of field experience, strong writing and communication skills, and a university degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical field investigation experience.
• Experience in drilling/coring methods and soil sampling.
• University degree in related earth/environmental field.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Problem solving and practical engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise geotechnical drilling operations and soil logging.
• Conduct asphalt and concrete coring and sampling.
• Observe site conditions, drainage, and construction activities.
• Support laboratory and reporting teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Oversee field investigations and remediation system maintenance.
• Prepare scopes and reports; maintain client relationships.
• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and data interpretation.

Skills

Geotechnical field investigations

Drilling & sampling (SPT/CPT)

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

University degree in Environmental/Geotechnical fields

CET or CTech certification preferred

Tools

PQ/HQ coring

SPT drilling

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

Systra Canada is hiring for Geotechnical Field Technicians for Transit Projects in Ontario.

Missions/Main Duties

• Supervise geotechnical drilling operations including SPT and CPT testing, in-site geotechnical testing, soils strata logging and soil sample logging
• Conduct asphalt and concrete coring operations ;collect geotechnical soil and asphalt samples.
• Observe and record site conditions, drainage patterns and construction operations
• Support for laboratory and factual reporting teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee field investigations, observe borehole drilling and asphalt/concrete coring, and
• Support inspection and instrumentation implementation as required during construction/pre-construction monitoring.
• Conduct site investigations and soil sampling
• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions
• Perform geotechnical analysis and interpret data
• Experience in completing peer reviews of technical documents and reports
• Draw on technical skills and expertise to design, install, and conduct ongoing maintenance of remediation systems
• Scope & Report preparation
• Maintain excellent client relationships in various industries

Profile/Skills

• 5+ years of experience conducting or supervising geotechnical field investigations, including knowledge of drilling/coring methodologies (SPT, PQ/HQ coring, CPT) and soil identification and sampling procedures.
• CET or CTech preferred.
• University degree in a related field of study such as Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Geology
• Highly technical abilities in environmental site assessment and remediation design, combined with a mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of risk assessment/remediation systems/techniques
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and put forth creative solutions

Salary Range for the role is between $70,000 - $90,000.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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