Junior Field Technician-BC M/F

VINCI Construction; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VINCI Construction in Burnaby, BC, seeks a Junior Field Technician to support field operations on civil instrumentation installations. You will prep equipment, assist senior technicians, and ensure safety protocols are followed. This hands-on role demands outdoor work, basic data collection, tool handling, and meticulous documentation.

It offers practical training and opportunities to grow within the field team. You will also manage simple equipment logistics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Punctual and organized, with reliable attendance.
• Team player and accountable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Able to work outdoors in variable BC weather and uneven construction sites.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Safety trainings: Working at Heights and Confined Space preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct labor and support for installation of civil instrumentation.
• Operate basic hand-tools and secure mechanical fixings.
• Conduct basic manual data collection with handheld readouts.
• Assist surveyor with leveling AMTS equipment.
• Perform basic electrical tasks and wire terminations.
• Document pre- and post-work site conditions with photos.
• Prepare, load, and mobilize tools for daily site deployment.
• Own and manage toolkits and equipment.
• Clean, organize, and store gear after shifts.
• Report missing or damaged equipment immediately.
• Label and quarantine decommissioned sensors.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections of fleet assets.

Skills

Punctual

Team player

Physical endurance

Driver's license

Safety conscious

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Field Technician to join our technical support team. The Junior Field Technician is the foundational support mechanism for our site operations. This role requires a hands‑on, mechanically inclined individual who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment. The successful candidate will act as the right hand to our senior technicians, ensuring equipment is prepped, safety protocols are strictly followed, and fundamental installation and monitoring tasks are executed with precision.

Responsibilities

Field Operations & Technical Support

• Provide direct labor and operational support for the installation of civil and geotechnical instrumentation (e.g., drilling, mixing concrete/postcrete, mounting protective enclosures).
• Perform basic hand-tool and power-tool operations, including fitting mechanical fixings and concrete anchors.
• Conduct basic manual data collection using handheld readouts (e.g., inclinometers, water level meters, VW/digital readouts).
• Assist in geomatics tasks, including acting as a surveyor’s assistant and leveling AMTS (Automated Motorized Total Station) equipment.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, such as stripping wires and executing correct cable terminations.
• Ensure meticulous photographic documentation of all pre- and post-work conditions.

Equipment Stewardship & Logistics

• Prepare, load, and mobilize tools and specialized equipment for daily site deployment.
• Take absolute ownership of toolkits and shared equipment.
• Thoroughly clean, organize, and properly store gear at the end of every shift to ensure operational readiness for the next day.
• Proactively report any missing, damaged, or uncalibrated equipment immediately.
• Label and safely quarantine decommissioned or retrieved sensors for the Workshop Manager.
• Conduct and document daily vehicle inspections for company fleet assets prior to operation.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Participate actively in daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA) and Toolbox Safety Talks.
• Adhere strictly to all site-specific safety requirements and Sixense H&S policies.
• Maintain a clean, clutter-free workspace, both on active construction sites and within the company workshop.

Qualifications/Skills

• Highly punctual and organized individual.
• Team player and accountable.
• Physical Capability: Must be capable of safely lifting, carrying, and manipulating equipment weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg) independently.
• Working Conditions: Must be able to perform sustained physical labor outdoors in variable B.C. weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and navigate uneven, active construction site terrain safely.
• Driver’s License & Travel: Requires a valid B.C. class 5 license with a clean driving abstract to operate company fleet vehicles.
• Safety Certifications: Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry are highly preferred. Employment and site deployment are contingent upon the successful completion of these mandatory training modules.