Soil testing technologist - civil engineering

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• CAE - computer-aided engineering
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• 3D graphic software
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Civil engineering experience

• Buildings and structures
• Waste handling sites
• Drainage and irrigation system
• Pipelines
• Roads and highways
• Sewers and sewage treatment facilities

Area of specialization

• Structural engineering
• Construction design and supervision
• Geotechnical
• Land planning and development
• Environmental protection

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment