civil engineering technologist

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Engineering firm

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
• Collect and analyze data and samples

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Design methods

• Drafting

Computer and technology knowledge

• CAE - computer-aided engineering
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Project coordination
• Specification or technical writing
• Laboratory testing and analysis

Civil engineering experience

• Roads and highways
• Tunnels and subways
• Bridges and overpasses

Area of specialization

• Geotechnical

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Parking paid by employer
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance