Construction Field Technician

GIP has an opportunity available as a **Construction** **Field Technician**, located in Kitchener.
Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified infrastructure companies. We derisk the most challenging parts of construction by offering vertically integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private projects of every scale.
For over 40 years, our teams have been designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s growing cities. From excavating and demolition to foundations, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to complete an entire project with out the need for subcontractors. Green is in our name because we believe in the necessity of sustainable solutions. We’re leaders in energy efficiency and we’re at the forefront of incorporating recycled and reused materials.
**Job Duties**
As a Field Technician, you will assist Project Superintendents and Project Managers with daily management of project(s) including but not limited to the following:
- Coordinate and supervise construction activities
- Coordinate construction material deliveries
- Maintain project diary on a daily basis
- Maintain project quantities on a daily basis
- Maintain quality control documentation and coordinate testing/inspections
- Maintain environmental documentation and coordinate inspections.
- Generate traffic control plans and assist with implementation.
- Perform general surveying
- Calculate all productivity and material yield
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health &
Safety Act
**Qualifications**
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technician/Technology Diploma
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working on heavy civil construction projects
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficient using Microsoft Office
- A valid G driver’s license
- 50 hours per week;
Willing to work overtime, nights, weekends as required
- Working on job site from construction trailer
**What’s nice to have?**
- Practical construction industry experience
- Experience with an ERP system (JD Edwards)
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Overtime