Job Description

No experience required — training provided. Gain practical experience supporting drilling investigations, arranging utility locates, collecting soil and groundwater samples, and testing construction materials. Applicants must have completed a relevant college diploma. Civil Engineering Technician and Technology graduates, C.Tech. and C.E.T. applicants, and candidates working toward certification are welcome. A university degree is not required.

Sola Engineering Inc. provides geotechnical, environmental, and materials inspection and testing services. We are a growing company, an important part of which is the knowledge, hard work and dedication of our staff.

Position Summary

The primary objective is for the incumbent to support geotechnical engineering assignments, primarily through field investigations, drilling coordination, utility locate arrangements, sampling, and field documentation. The position contributes to project work and technical excellence in the Company, in compliance with Sola’s policies and practices on technical matters.

The incumbent will undertake tasks of limited scope and complexity under the direction and guidance of senior professionals. Assignments will support municipal infrastructure, road rehabilitation, construction, and property development projects. The incumbent will also learn environmental fieldwork and materials testing to support Sola’s project teams as required. Training will be provided, and duties will be assigned according to demonstrated competence.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with planning and preparing geotechnical field investigations, including reviewing field instructions, organizing sampling equipment, and preparing borehole and test pit location plans under the direction of the project engineer.
- Arrange and follow up on public utility locate requests and private utility locates as required. Maintain locate records, track outstanding responses and validity periods, and assist senior staff in checking that the proposed investigation locations are covered before work begins.
- Coordinate site access, drilling schedules, and field arrangements with property representatives, drilling contractors, utility locators, and Sola’s project team. Assist with permit and traffic control arrangements where required.
- Assist with setting out and recording borehole and test pit locations and elevations using approved field methods.



Report conflicts with utilities, access restrictions, and site hazards to the project engineer before proceeding.
- Attend and monitor borehole drilling, test pitting, and monitoring well installation by specialist contractors. Record drilling methods, sampling depths, Standard Penetration Test results, groundwater observations, and other field information as directed.
- Learn to identify and describe soil and rock, prepare field borehole and test pit logs, and collect, label, preserve, and transport representative samples for laboratory testing.
- Assist with groundwater level measurements and geotechnical field tests, including Dynamic Cone Penetration testing, as assigned following training.
- Prepare accurate daily field reports, photographs, site sketches, sample records, and timesheets. Report unexpected ground conditions, changes in scope, and delays promptly to the project team.
- Learn and assist with environmental fieldwork, including soil and groundwater sampling, field screening, monitoring well development, excess soil sampling and tracking, and observations during remediation. Follow approved sampling plans and maintain chain of custody and quality control records under senior staff direction.
- Learn and carry out materials testing fieldwork, including soil and aggregate sampling, soil compaction and field density testing, concrete sampling and testing, and asphalt sampling and density testing, following appropriate training and authorization.
- Assist experienced staff with subgrade, proof rolling, footing subsoil, and reinforcement steel inspections. Record observations and test results for review by the responsible engineer.
- Under the direction of senior technicians or staff professionals, perform routine laboratory tests on soils and aggregates and assist with concrete and asphalt testing as required. Organize samples and carry out calculations and data entry for review.
- Assist with the calibration, maintenance, cleaning, and safe use of field and laboratory equipment. Keep equipment, vehicles,



and work areas organized and report defects promptly.
- Organize field and laboratory data and assist with preparing borehole logs, test summaries, and factual sections of technical reports under senior staff guidance.
- Follow Sola’s policies and all applicable site safety procedures. Use required personal protective equipment, participate in site safety reviews, and promptly report hazards and incidents. Complete required training before using specialized equipment.

Qualifications

- Completion of a college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technician, Geological or Geotechnical Technology, or a related discipline is required. A university degree is not required.
- No previous geotechnical, environmental, or materials testing experience is required. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. Co-op, construction, laboratory, or other outdoor field experience is an asset.
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) designation, or eligibility to pursue certification, is an asset but is not required.
- Interest in hands-on fieldwork and willingness to learn drilling investigation procedures, soil and rock descriptions, environmental sampling, and materials testing.
- Ability to follow technical instructions, work safely, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with project teams and site personnel. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites. WHMIS and First Aid/CPR training are assets.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily based in the field, with supporting office and laboratory duties. Work involves travel from Sola’s Vaughan office to sites across the Greater Toronto Area and elsewhere in Ontario, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and work near drilling equipment and active construction operations. Duties involve walking on uneven ground, standing for extended periods, and safely handling samples and equipment, with accommodation as required. Early starts, variable daily hours, and occasional work outside regular hours or overnight travel may be required.

Pay: $47,840.00-$49,920.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Entry-level Civil Engineering Field Technician (Concord)
🏢 Sola Engineering
📍 Concord