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About the Role

SYSTRA Canada is hiring Geotechnical Field Technicians for Transit Projects in Ontario. This role involves supervising geotechnical drilling operations, conducting field and laboratory testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Skills

• SPT
• CPT
• PQ/HQ coring
• Environmental site assessment
• Remediation design
• Risk assessment
• Technical writing

Location

• Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• CET or CTech preferred
• University degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Geology

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 infocanada@systra.com.