R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is a Canadian and International engineering and environmental consulting firm, founded in 1970. Our 400+ strong team provides exceptional solutions to clients across industries.

Burnside is looking for an energetic Drainage Technologist to assist professional engineers and technical staff in our Drainage Group. The preferred location for this position is at our Woodstock office but we will consider applicants for Guelph, Orangeville and Wingham as well.

Drainage engineering work is undertaken in our Woodstock, Wingham, Barrie, Guelph and Orangeville offices. At present, our offices provide drainage engineering and Drainage Superintendent Services to 20+ municipalities.

Burnside has been actively involved in drainage projects since its inception in 1970. The majority of the drainage projects completed are under Section 4 (Petition for new Municipal Drains) and Section 78 (Repair and Improvement of Existing Municipal Drains) of the Drainage Act. Burnside is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for its depth of qualified personnel actively involved in the drainage industry.

The Role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist on a variety of projects in a dynamic and flexible role. The entire team is committed to providing the successful candidate with opportunities to gain technical skills and industry knowledge.

Tasks may include, but certainly are not limited to:

• Providing assistance with the preparation of reports under the Drainage Act;
• Conducting Topographic Field Surveys;
• Assisting with designing open and closed drainage systems, preparing cost estimates, performing calculation of allowances and assessments, preparing tender and contract documents,
• Providing construction inspection services; and
• Other duties as required.

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering; candidates with related co-op experience is an asset;
• A willingness to learn and develop Civil 3D design techniques;
• Familiarity with design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D would be an asset;
• Familiarity with Municipal approval processes would be an asset;
• Superior interpersonal, organization and facilitation skills;
• Excellent communication skills and be comfortable in a team environment;
• A valid Ontario Drivers License and access to a vehicle.

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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