Pavement Technician

Englobe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Englobe is seeking a Pavement Technician to collaborate with the team in Toronto on geotechnical projects throughout Ontario. This role involves supervising site investigations, conducting tests, and ensuring adherence to safety practices. Ideal candidates will have a technical diploma, relevant experience, and a commitment to health and safety standards while actively promoting sustainable practices in engineering.

Benefits

Group insurance with shared costs upon hiring

An annual reimbursement of sports expenses

Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours

Internal policy to encourage teleworking

Telemedicine virtual healthcare service

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in a related field required.
• Two years of experience in geotechnical and/or pavement testing desired.
• Valid Ontario class 'G' driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise geotechnical investigations and conduct coring.
• Prepare field reports and promote safe work practices.
• Travel to various sites and operate equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Technical Diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Laser profilometer

Job description

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services, environmental sciences, and soil and biomass treatment.

With offices located across Canada, the United Kingdom and France, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects, through different stages, in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services that run the gamut from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

When you choose Englobe, you’re choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and the sustainable development of their communities. At Englobe, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We have built a culture of caring and are sincerely committed to diversity and inclusion. In practice, this means we take care of every aspect of the employee experience.

And that’s not all... Taking initiative and seizing opportunities for professional development are encouraged. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere! At Englobe, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and excel.

We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and / or employment process.

Your Contribution

As a Pavement Technician, you will work in collaboration with the Pavement team in the Toronto office and will assist other offices located in the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Pavements Engineering, your main responsibility will be to work on pavement and geotechnical projects for various municipalities in Ontario and the Ministry of Transportation.

More specifically, you will :

• Supervise geotechnical investigations for asphalt and concrete cores, borehole drilling, rock coring, and monitoring wells;
• When required, conduct coring using Englobe’s gas-powered coring equipment;
• Log soil samples for further classification and analysis in the laboratory and prepare subsoil samples for environmental testing;
• Complete data entry of information collected in the field including borehole logs and core photographs;
• Carry out fieldwork using pavement equipment such as a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and laser profilometer (training will be provided);
• Prepare field reports documenting equipment used, test locations, and results;
• Assist with equipment calibration and building maintenance as needed;
• Responsible for promoting and adhering to a safe work practice;
• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules;
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Your Profile

• Technical Diploma in a field related to Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering;
• Two (2) years of experience in geotechnical and / or pavement, civil, mechanical or electrical field will be an asset;
• Demonstrate computer skills or able to adapt using various computer programs for the testing equipment;
• Hands on skills or knowledge in troubleshooting equipment will be an asset;
• Experience conducting borehole drilling, coring, and pavement testing equipment would be an asset;
• Excellent communications skills, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrate interest and sensitivity towards occupational health and safety;
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as required;
• The position requires travel to various sites within Canada. The candidate is required to have a valid Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license, access to a vehicle and capable of driving a pickup truck with an attached trailer.