construction technician – Waterloo
Job Description
Posted on September 27, 2024 by Employer details Jay Fencing Ltd.
Job details
- Location Waterloo, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 34.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Early Morning, Morning
- Start date: 2025-02-03
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- or equivalent experience
- Civil engineering, general
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
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
Experience and specialization
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
Additional information
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation
- Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- 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?