Civil engineering technician Jobs in Halifax, NS

At CBCL we are a dynamic and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm with an exciting opportunity for a Civil Site Representative to join our Municipal team in Nova Scotia!

Bring your technical expertise and passion for fieldwork to a collaborative team that takes pride in designing and delivering essential municipal infrastructure projects. Youll play a hands-on role in advancing projects that strengthen and sustain our communities from shoreline protection and stormwater systems to water and sewer extensions road reconstruction and site development.

As part of our team youll play a key role in phases of project delivery from design to construction. You will collect field data during design such as topographic survey flow measurements in rivers or stormwaters and prepare preliminary base plans of existing conditions. During construction you will ensure quality and compliance through detailed site observation. Youll visit project locations across the province monitoring progress verifying adherence to design specifications and supporting safe work addition to field activities youll contribute to topographic surveys that inform studies designs and quantity estimates and prepare accurate site plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Youll collaborate closely with engineers technologists and construction professionals who value teamwork technical excellence and a strong commitment to safety.

Your Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers contractors clients and other stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout the project;
• Identify and address issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner to support successful project delivery;
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications ensuring work is completed to design standards and quality expectations;
• Observe on-site activities ensuring all infrastructure complies with drawings and specifications;
• Coordinate and witness field testing for watermains sewer mains and storm sewers;
• Conduct field measurements and track quantities accurately documenting daily progress and on-site activities;
• Perform topographic and construction surveys using RTK and total station survey equipment to support design and construction efforts;
• Prepare detailed site plans and quantity estimates using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; and
• Promote and monitor safety on-site ensuring all activities comply with safety protocols and standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials :

What we can offer you :

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

In addition to the above benefits we offer :

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm at CBCL our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Managed multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Buildings Industrial and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people our communities and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney NS; Charlottetown PE; Saint John Fredericton and Moncton NB; St. Johns NL and Ottawa ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process or while working with us please email We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1