Geotechnical (Civil) Technician

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a **Geotechnical (Civil) Technician** to join our team in **Ottawa, Ontario**.

Thurber is a specialized consulting firm with a focus on geotechnical engineering. Our project work includes transportation, large and small infrastructure, natural hazards, development and more. We undertake challenging assignments that can include steep terrain, deep foundations, compressible soils, landslides, contamination, or other complications.

As our Technician, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

**Responsibilities**
- Carry out geotechnical drilling investigations;
- Provide construction inspection and quality control/assurance testing for various infrastructure and transportation projects;
- Carry out laboratory testing on soils and concrete; and,
- Liaise with project engineers and client’s site representatives.

**Qualifications and Assets**
- Completion of a College program in Civil Engineering Technology;
- 2+ years work experience in the field of geotechnical investigations or construction materials testing;
- Registration with OACETT or immediate eligibility;
- Previous experience supervising borehole drilling investigations is an asset;
- This position would appeal to those who thrive in a fast pace and able to work effectively in a team environment;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing);
- Proficiency with spoken and written English is required;
- Out of town work is required;
- Valid Class G Drivers license is required; and,
- Driving record will be requested.

**What we offer**

Upon joining Thurber Engineering you’ll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We’re eager to help our team reach their potential which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us Here are the benefits of working for us in Ottawa:

- Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
- We offer financial support towards professional development.
- We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

**About Thurber**

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from 12 branches within Canada: Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops, Squamish, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Saskatoon, Toronto, Cambridge, Pickering, and Ottawa.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.

**Our Vision**:
Building Canada with great people and great ideas.

**Our Mission**:
Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.

**Our Values**:
Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.
- Put family first
- Pick up the phone
- Encourage creativity
- Work hard

**Our Commitment**:
We promise our clients, our people and our partners to:

- Serve our clients well.
- Meet changing client needs.
- Value our people and our communities.
- Build advantage by how we manage.