Job Description

The Field Instrumentation Specialist oversees the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring systems. Working collaboratively with the Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M;) Manager, this office and field-based position ensures the accurate collection, management, and reporting of monitoring data essential to construction safety, compliance, and project delivery.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in the deployment and management of geo-structural monitoring systems used to measure and monitor ground movements, structural deformations, stress, load, vibration, and noise levels across multiple construction areas.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct site visits to evaluate project requirements and determine the appropriate instrumentation systems, installation methods, tools, and equipment.
- Lead and coordinate field activities related to the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and removal of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments.
- Install and oversee the deployment of instrumentation including strain gauges, tiltmeters, inclinometers, ShapeArray (SAAV), multi-point borehole extensometers (MPBX), piezometers, and other monitoring devices.
- Configure, install, and maintain datalogging systems and associated equipment, including modems, multiplexers, communication interfaces, antennas, signal cables, solar power systems, and battery backup units.
- Support the I&M; Manager in coordinating subcontractors, monitoring performance, verifying deliverables, and reviewing progress payments.




- Ensure a thorough understanding of project specifications, client requirements, and contractual obligations related to instrumentation and monitoring.
- Coordinate and perform manual instrument readings, data downloads, and field verification checks to ensure data quality and system reliability.
- Prepare factual reports, monitoring summaries, data sheets, graphs, and field documentation to support data interpretation and project decision-making.
- Provide technical guidance and training to instrumentation technicians and site personnel.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and recommend corrective actions, upgrades, repairs, or system modifications as required.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders regarding instrumentation activities, monitoring results, and field operations.
- Participate in planning meetings, coordination sessions, and safety meetings to ensure alignment with project objectives and site requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of instrumentation installations, calibration certificates, monitoring databases, equipment inventories, technical manuals, and applicable standards.
- Foster positive working relationships with subcontractors, client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders through qualified communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Adhere to all company procedures, quality requirements, environmental standards, and health and safety policies.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and advancements in geotechnical and structural monitoring systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

📌 Field Instrumentation Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Transit Group
📍 Toronto