The Opportunity:
DS Consultants Ltd. is currently seekinga Field Technicianto join our team in the Vaughan office. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career in civil engineering. DS offers competitive salaries and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path. This is a future vacancy within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical services in a field, and laboratory workplace

Duties can include but not limited to site inspections, material testing (soil, asphalt, concrete) using a nuclear gauge, material sampling, data collection and general geotechnical work supervision

Providing technical assistance in materials related projects and tasks, including carrying out field and laboratory testing of various materials on construction sites, in-situ density testing and testing of concrete and asphalt materials

Working on all assignments on projects of low to high complexity

Soil/rock identification and assist junior staff to prepare field reports

Completing analysis of information and report preparation

Ensuring workplace health and safety practices are followed at all times

Qualifications:

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technologist Diploma or Civil Engineering Degree

CCIL Certifications in asphalt and concrete is an asset

Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist (C.Tech/C.E.T.), Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligible for Engineer –in- Training (E.I.T.) status – preferred

Minimum two (2) years of field experience in soil and asphalt compaction, concrete testing, subgrade evaluation

Proficiency with common geotechnical and other software; Familiar with Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS) test procedure and requirements,



and local municipal standards and specifications

Good understanding of geotechnical principles

Strong knowledge of geotechnical concepts, materials and asphalt

Must be mobile and willing to work on field

Strong workplace health and safety practices

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer usage

Ability able to carry out assignments with minimal supervision

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs as required

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong report writing skills and verbal communication in English are essential

You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively and to proactively respond to time-sensitive issues

An Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle

About DS Consultants Ltd:
DS Consultants Ltd. (DS), a BluMetric company, is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, building science and materials inspection and testing services. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with branch offices in Barrie, Hamilton, Cambridge, and a Testing Laboratory in Vaughan, DS is supported by a team of over 140 highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and administrative professionals. DS is committed to delivering practical, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and people-focused work environment.

DS is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. DS is an equalopportunityemployer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Field Technician (Ontario)
🏢 BluMetric
📍 Ontario