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    Systra

    Transportation Engineering

    Geotechnical Field Technician

    Toronto, CanadaOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experience$70k – $90k / yearPosted 2mo ago
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    Job description

    SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

    Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.

    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

    Profile/Skills

    • 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

    Salary Range for the role is between $70,000 - $90,000.

    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.

    For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Systra

    SYSTRA is a global engineering and consulting group specializing in transport and mobility infrastructure.

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