Intermediate/senior Civil Technician

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services, environmental sciences, and soil and biomass treatment.

With offices located across Canada, the United Kingdom and France, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects, through different stages, in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services that run the gamut from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

When you choose Englobe, you’re choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and the sustainable development of their communities. At Englobe, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We have built a culture of caring and are sincerely committed to diversity and inclusion. In practice, this means we take care of every aspect of the employee experience.

And that’s not all... Taking initiative and seizing opportunities for professional development are encouraged. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere! At Englobe, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and excel.

We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

As an Intermediate/Senior Civil Technician, you will work in collaboration with the Engineering team.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Sampling and testing of field samples of soils, granulars, asphalt and concrete;
• Compaction testing of soils, granulars and asphalt;
• Providing inspections for engineered fill, subgrades, granular, proof-rolling, asphalt, footings, and excavations;
• Setting up, performing tests and logging results in the field;
• Geotechnical drilling and sampling: Soil identification and logging, SPT, RQD, packer testing etc;
• Preparing factual reports, summaries, data sheets or graphs for interpretation of test results by the supervisor;
• Consistently executing prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans while completing field, laboratory and office work;
• Generating and assisting with preparation on of deliverable documentation such as technical reports, summaries, data sheets, graphs, proposals and qualification packages;
• Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts;
• Maintaining records of health and safety information, calibration certificates, equipment manuals and applicable standards;
• Making recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions in the workplace; and
• Traveling out of town for an extended period of time to remote areas to fulfill field work responsibilities.

• Field materials testing and geotechnical drilling experience is an asset;
• College Diploma in the Civil Engineering Field (Technician or Technology Level);
• CCIL and CSA certifications;
• 5-10 plus years’ experience in laboratory and field testing;
• Ability to travel between worksites for extended periods of time as required;
• Ability to work out of town, when required;
• A valid “G” Driver’s license is required;
• Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety.