Geotechnical Engineering Trainee

Job Description

CIMA+ Earth and Environment Department is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Trainee for its  Burlington  or  Mississauga  office. When you join our team, you’ll 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

Assets :

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't 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 :

For additional info or interest contact  Réna Chont

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Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s 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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