Junior Field Technician

GHD; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and environmental services is seeking a Junior Field Technician in Ottawa. The role involves technical assistance in materials engineering and testing, as well as support for geotechnical field operations. Ideal candidates should possess a college diploma in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Leading training and development programs

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• CCIL or ACI certification for concrete testing an asset.
• G Driver’s license and reliable automobile are required.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance in materials engineering and testing.
• Carrying out field and laboratory testing of various materials.
• Supporting field work operations for geotechnical investigations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

College diploma in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking out hard-working and motivated individuals to join our Materials Technology Team as a Junior Field Technician at our Ottawa location. You will join a team of enthusiastic and dedicated technicians while operating under the supervision and mentorship of our civil and geotechnical engineering professionals.

The Ottawa Office of GHD works with local governments, contractors, Federal agencies, and private industries on small to large scale projects across the whole spectrum of transportation, infrastructure, institutional and industrial facility projects. Our team provides integrated geotechnical, construction materials and environmental engineering services in support of designers, owners and constructors.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Your role will include :

• Providing technical assistance in materials engineering and testing related projects and tasks, including carrying out field and laboratory testing of various materials on construction sites, in-situ density testing with a nuclear densometer gauge and testing of concrete and asphalt materials;
• Carrying out and supporting field work operations for subsurface geotechnical and pavement and materials investigations including layout, operating specialized equipment, supervising subcontractors, logging boreholes and test pits, site surveying to determine elevations at specific locations, sampling concrete, asphalt, soil and groundwater, and providing detailed site sketches;
• Performing construction site reconnaissance, inspections and observations;
• Working with and providing support to other members of the group in assisting with other field, laboratory and office activities as required;
• Carrying out laboratory tests on soils, aggregates, concrete and other construction materials to various industry standards;
• Performing general laboratory testing of aggregate, concrete, soils and various other construction materials.

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications :

• College diploma in a Geotechnical, Civil Engineering program or a Civil Engineering Technology or Construction;
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience;
• CCIL certification or ACI level 1 and 2 certification for concrete testing an asset
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Team player, cooperate with other staff, willing to work nights when required
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines
• G Driver’s license and reliable automobile