Job Description

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.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking out a hard-working and motivated

Field Technician

who can Assist materials engineers to evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. This role will be joining our

Materials Technology Team

at our

St. Catherines, ON

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.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.




Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Responsabilities

Solutions Analysis:

Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.

Data Collection and Analysis:

Extract relevant data from information provided by others, and input it into spreadsheets or standard formats.

Engineering Drawings:

Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.

Plant and Machinery Design and Installation:

Install plant and machinery to the agreed design under close supervision to meet specified operational requirements, organizational engineering standards, and regulatory standards.

Personal Capability Building:

Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Testing:

Perform a broad range of tests requiring detailed assessment, measurement, and judgment.

Operational Compliance:

Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.

Product and Solution Development:

Support others by carrying out simple product development or engineering tasks, such as gathering data or preparing documents. Involves following established procedures.

Technical Troubleshooting:

Perform basic tasks in technical troubleshooting, such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and experiments and assisting in basic diagnostic actions.

What you will bring to the team:

Preference for enrollment 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. 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 a personal vehicle. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Hourly compensation at market rates.
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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.