construction technician

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials

Computer and technology knowledge

• CAE - computer-aided engineering
• MicroStation
• Plant Design Management System (PDMS)
• Tekla
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• 3D graphic software
• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word

Civil engineering experience

• Buildings and structures
• Power plant
• Offshore structures
• Roads and highways
• Water control system and structures

Area of specialization

• Structural engineering
• Construction design and supervision
• Geotechnical
• Land planning and development
• Environmental protection

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Equipment
• Tools

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available