Geotechnical Field Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.
At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.
Job Description
The Geotechnical Field Technician is an entry-level to early-career field role based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, supporting geotechnical investigations on transportation and infrastructure projects. This position operates within field teams responsible for collecting subsurface data and documenting site conditions to inform engineering design and construction decisions.
The role involves field investigation activities including coring operations, borehole observation, and construction site monitoring. Work is performed in active infrastructure environments such as roadways, requiring adherence to health and safety standards and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. Responsibilities include supporting geotechnical data collection, field reporting, and collaboration with laboratory and engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology program, with foundational knowledge of soil mechanics and interest in geotechnical engineering, field operations, and construction inspection.
Conduct field investigation activities including asphalt and concrete coring operations in active construction environments. Observe and document borehole logging data, including subsurface soil conditions and drilling progress. Perform site inspection to assess subgrade conditions, drainage patterns, and general geotechnical characteristics. Record accurate field data collection notes to support geotechnical analysis and factual reporting Support laboratory coordination and assist in transferring field samples and documentation to testing teams. Maintain detailed site documentation in compliance with project requirements and engineering standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget. Ensure adherence to health and safety compliance requirements while operating drilling equipment and working in roadway environments.
Qualifications
Required
Ongoing Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology diploma/degree. 0–3 years of experience in geotechnical fieldwork, construction inspection, or related site-based roles. Ability to perform field investigation activities in outdoor and active construction environments. Experience operating handheld drilling or coring equipment in a safe and controlled manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and documentation. Ability to work independently and within field teams on infrastructure projects. Valid G Class Driver’s Licence with willingness to travel to project sites. Assets
Understanding of geotechnical engineering principles including soil mechanics and soil classification. Exposure to construction monitoring or infrastructure-related field projects. Familiarity with borehole logging practices or geotechnical data recording methods. Experience working in roadway or transportation project environments. Knowledge of provincial safety standards for construction sites in Ontario.
Additional Information
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
About Egis in Canada
As one of the premier engineering firms in North America, Egis provides a full range of consulting engineering services and technical solutions that encompasses every stage of your project.
With a heritage stretching back decades under the brand, Egis, formerly known as McIntosh Perry has grown to become a national, multi-disciplinary engineering firm that offers the highest level of client service to a wide range of private and public sector clients, including developers, REITs, building portfolio owners, property managers, government agencies, condominium corporations, architects, oil and gas providers, and contractors. Guided by our commitment to deliver successful, high-quality projects, our experience helps find an innovative solution to any challenge, regardless of the project size.
We are a customer-centric company that is creating a market-leading engineering firm by focusing on its people.
Our people are our greatest strength. It’s their experience and expertise that our clients have come to rely on, and it’s the relationships that our people form with clients that have sustained us and helped us become the company we are today. To help us achieve our goal to be the employer of choice, we’ve created a dynamic, performance-driven, client-focused culture that fosters communication and collaboration.
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Geotechnical Field Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.
At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.
Job Description
The Geotechnical Field Technician is an entry-level to early-career field role based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, supporting geotechnical investigations on transportation and infrastructure projects. This position operates within field teams responsible for collecting subsurface data and documenting site conditions to inform engineering design and construction decisions.
The role involves field investigation activities including coring operations, borehole observation, and construction site monitoring. Work is performed in active infrastructure environments such as roadways, requiring adherence to health and safety standards and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. Responsibilities include supporting geotechnical data collection, field reporting, and collaboration with laboratory and engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology program, with foundational knowledge of soil mechanics and interest in geotechnical engineering, field operations, and construction inspection.
Conduct field investigation activities including asphalt and concrete coring operations in active construction environments. Observe and document borehole logging data, including subsurface soil conditions and drilling progress. Perform site inspection to assess subgrade conditions, drainage patterns, and general geotechnical characteristics. Record accurate field data collection notes to support geotechnical analysis and factual reporting Support laboratory coordination and assist in transferring field samples and documentation to testing teams. Maintain detailed site documentation in compliance with project requirements and engineering standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget. Ensure adherence to health and safety compliance requirements while operating drilling equipment and working in roadway environments.
Qualifications
Required
Ongoing Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology diploma/degree. 0–3 years of experience in geotechnical fieldwork, construction inspection, or related site-based roles. Ability to perform field investigation activities in outdoor and active construction environments. Experience operating handheld drilling or coring equipment in a safe and controlled manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and documentation. Ability to work independently and within field teams on infrastructure projects. Valid G Class Driver’s Licence with willingness to travel to project sites. Assets
Understanding of geotechnical engineering principles including soil mechanics and soil classification. Exposure to construction monitoring or infrastructure-related field projects. Familiarity with borehole logging practices or geotechnical data recording methods. Experience working in roadway or transportation project environments. Knowledge of provincial safety standards for construction sites in Ontario.
Additional Information
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
About Egis in Canada
As one of the premier engineering firms in North America, Egis provides a full range of consulting engineering services and technical solutions that encompasses every stage of your project.
With a heritage stretching back decades under the brand, Egis, formerly known as McIntosh Perry has grown to become a national, multi-disciplinary engineering firm that offers the highest level of client service to a wide range of private and public sector clients, including developers, REITs, building portfolio owners, property managers, government agencies, condominium corporations, architects, oil and gas providers, and contractors. Guided by our commitment to deliver successful, high-quality projects, our experience helps find an innovative solution to any challenge, regardless of the project size.
We are a customer-centric company that is creating a market-leading engineering firm by focusing on its people.
Our people are our greatest strength. It’s their experience and expertise that our clients have come to rely on, and it’s the relationships that our people form with clients that have sustained us and helped us become the company we are today. To help us achieve our goal to be the employer of choice, we’ve created a dynamic, performance-driven, client-focused culture that fosters communication and collaboration.