construction technician - civil engineering

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
• Read and interpret blueprints

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• CAE - computer-aided engineering
• AutoCAD

Area of specialization

• Construction design and supervision

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week