Field Techinician

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Ottawa, ON

75d • $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future
of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport
challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and
beyond.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking out hard-working and motivated individuals to join our Materials
Technology team at our Ottawa location. You will join a team of enthusiastic and
dedicated technicians while operating under the supervision and mentorship of
our civil and geotechnical engineering professionals.

This is an entry-level contract position, but intermediate and senior roles are
available based on your experience and technical certifications within this
service line. Full-time positions are based on availability and seasonal
demands.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model,
combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days
a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a
variety of work and will see you involved in:

Requirements

• Preference for enrolment in, or graduating from, a civil, geotechnical, or engineering program. Other relevant education and industry work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service communication skills.
• The capacity and willingness to learn new skills and testing procedures.
• Access to a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license to carry out daily site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Completion of Quality Assurance and Quality Control materials testing services on-site for various construction projects within Ottawa and the surrounding areas.
• Conducting compaction testing during site grading and backfilling operations, including sampling soil and aggregates for laboratory analysis.
• Concrete and asphalt sampling and testing for various building and infrastructure projects.
• Support field staff in investigative work including concrete coring, specialized testing, test pit investigations, and site data collection.
• Competent with the use of Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to lift and carry 23.7 kg (50 lbs.)
• Willingness to work a regular 40-hour work week and possible overtime up to a limit of 13 hours total per day.
• Willingness to travel up to 200 km per day using personal vehicle.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed