Geotechnical Field Technician

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.

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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

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.

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