Geotechnical Field Technician
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary Range for the role is between $70,000 - $90,000. · Full-time
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- Salary Range for the role is between $70,000 - $90,000.
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Original job description
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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
- 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
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.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and conduct geotechnical field investigations, including drilling, testing, coring, sampling, site observations, and construction monitoring. Analyze and interpret subsurface conditions, support reporting and remediation work, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least five years of experience conducting or supervising geotechnical field investigations, with knowledge of drilling and coring methods such as SPT, CPT, and PQ/HQ coring, as well as soil identification and sampling. A related university degree is requested, and CET or CTech certification is preferred; strong technical writing, communication, organization, problem-solving, and environmental assessment or remediation capabilities are also sought.
Skills
- Geotechnical Field Investigations
- Geotechnical Drilling Supervision
- Standard Penetration Testing
- Cone Penetration Testing
- Soil Identification and Sampling
- Soil and Asphalt Coring
- Soil, Rock, and Groundwater Analysis
- Geotechnical Data Interpretation
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Remediation System Design and Maintenance
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Writing
- Peer Review
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Project Coordination
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Transportation
- Consulting
Keywords
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Geotechnical Field Investigations
- SPT
- CPT
- PQ/HQ Coring
- Borehole Drilling
- Asphalt Coring
- Concrete Coring
- Soil Sampling
- Soil Strata Logging
- Groundwater Conditions
- Geotechnical Testing
- Construction Monitoring
- Instrumentation
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Remediation Design
- Remediation Systems
- Risk Assessment
- Factual Reporting
- Technical Document Peer Review
- CET
- CTech
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Hydrogeology
- Geology
- Health and Safety Regulations