Civil Engineer Technologist

About Us:

Bretoba Contracting is a foundation-to-finish construction company known for quality work, collaborative leadership, and strong community values. As our work has expanded into project management and development, and our leadership team supports the operations of multiple businesses.

Relationships are at the core of everything we do. We believe that the small things -- like remembering a birthday, following up personally with a client, or taking the time to celebrate team milestones-- builds trust and long-term success. We're looking for someone who shared that belief and wants to bring it to life in a meaningful, behind-the-scenes role.

Position Overview:

Bretoba Contracting is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist / Construction Layout Technologist to lead the layout, coordination, and day-to-day execution of earthworks across multiple small-to-medium scale projects.

You will act as the on-site civil lead for residential road construction, high-end residential site preparation, grading, blasting/hammering operations, and general terrain shaping. This role combines field layout, technical analysis, and crew guidance -- ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency throughout the earthworks phase before building foundations begin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform survey layout for roads, driveways, building pads, grading, drainage, and utilities using GNSS/GPS , total station, LN150 and layout tools.
• Complete point setting, verification, staking, and field calculations based on drawings and IFC documents.
• Interpret civil drawings, plans, and specifications to establish accurate elevations, alignments, and cut/fill.
• Direct and support equipment operators, blasting/hammering crews, and other site works subcontractors with precise layout information.
• Direct and support equipment operators, blasting/hammering crews, and other site works subcontractors with precise layout information.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of earthworks execution across all assigned projects.
• Re-establish and confirm layout points as conditions change.
• Prepare shop drawings, as-builts, layout maps, and updates using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software.
• Track quantities, document progress, and assist with scheduling during the earthworks phase.
• Plan and layout site drainage, including ditch lines, culverts, swales, and surface water management based on site grades and project requirements.
• Manage day -to-day civil tasks and layout needs independently across multiple concurrent sites.
• Perform all other related tasks associated with operations.

Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma (or equivalent related experience).
• 3+ years experience in civil construction , or earthworks.
• Proficiency with GNSS/GPS, total station, LN 150 and layout equipment (some or all considered an asset).
• Proficiency in Auto CAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil drawings and plans.
• Experience preparing as-builts, shop drawings, and layout documentation.
• Comfortable directing equipment operators and subcontractors in the field. Strong attention to detail and commitment to layout accuracy.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• No land surveyor certification required -- formal surveys are performed externally; you manage the daily layout and verification.

Benefits:

• Worker housing can be provided for 1 year
• Wellness program (after probationary period)
• Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) (after probationary period)
• Competitive salary and opportunities to grow within a tight-knit, values driven team.
• Hours hours per week.

How to Apply:

• Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to with the subject line "Civil Tech Application."

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person