Geotechnical Engineering Trainee
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Job Location:
Burlington - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CIMA Earth and Environment Department is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Trainee for its Burlington or Mississauga office. When you join our team youll be working in a multidisciplinary group comprising geotechnical and geological engineers as well as environmental specialists.
Your expertise in soil/rock mechanics will enable you to contribute to a variety of challenging projects including the design rehabilitation or construction of buildings engineering structures hydraulic structures earthworks slope stability roads temporary and permanent retaining structures deep and conventional foundations and much more.
We offer a flexible hybrid work mode allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and execution of boreholes test pits CPT/DCP in-situ testing and groundwater/monitoring-well installations. Oversee drill rigs and contractors on site keep detailed field notes logs photos and H&S documentation.
- Perform SPTs collect soil/rock samples prepare chain-of-custody forms and log soils/rock using USCS/OPSS conventions.
- Inspect assess safety and upgrade earth dams.
- Compile field/lab data prepare figures and cross-sections complete calculations (bearing capacity settlement slope stability) and draft sections of memos and reports under senior review.
- Liaise with drillers utility locators and subcontractors; support scheduling traffic control and utility clearances; contribute to cost estimates and proposals.
- Champion CIMA safety culture and comply with all site requirements and procedures.
Qualifications :
- A degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering (Post-graduate degree is considered an asset).
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Eligibility for and intent to pursue Professional Engineer (.) designation in Ontario.
- Familiarity of geotechnical software applications for slope stability drainage and finite element analysis.
- Solid understanding of soil mechanics foundation design and construction techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to project sites.
Assets:
- WHMIS First Aid/CPR Working at Heights certification.
- Experience on MTO/municipal projects; knowledge of OPS/MTO guidelines.
- Exposure to pavement evaluation and inspection.
- Bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written).
At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.
Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:
- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
- As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
- 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience.
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills.
For additional info or interest contact Réna Chont
#LI-Hybrid
Additional Information :
At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.
CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Business Development
- GIS
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Autocad
- Horizontal Drilling
- Writing Skills
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