Civil Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
• Read and interpret blueprints

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association
• Civil engineering technology�(CVT)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Civil engineering experience

• Waste handling sites
• Sewers and sewage treatment facilities
• Water control system and structures

Area of specialization

• Water resources
• Geotechnical
• Land planning and development

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player