Civil Technologist / Technician
Stantec · Whitehorse
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If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
The Stantec Yukon office has a vibrant and dynamic environment with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Our projects vary in size ranging from small commercial developments to municipal, government, community, and private sector developments and facilities. Our multidisciplinary northern office is looking for an experienced Civil Technologist / Technician to round out our growing practice in Northern Canada.
Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon and is a remarkably cosmopolitan city of roughly 30,000, filled with vibrant families and professionals. It is the commercial hub for projects and communities across the Yukon, and the wilderness is just steps from our downtown office. In Whitehorse northern traditions mix with the everyday lifestyles of modern Canadians from all cultures and backgrounds. The result is a unique sense of place that both welcomes newcomers and embraces new ideas.
Up here work-life balance truly exists. Whether you’re interested in an adventure filled with fishing, skiing, hiking and snowmobiling, or looking to live in a beautiful, small urban center, Whitehorse could be the place for you. Build your career AND enjoy your life!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Performs civil design using knowledge of relevant software programs primarily AutoCAD Civil3D including underground utilities (water/sewer conveyance using pipe networks), roadways (alignments using corridors), and site developments (using surface and grading commands).
- Perform significant field work/review services related to construction administration and surveying related activities (up to 90% field work during peak seasons), including the supervision of junior field staff when required.
- Physical ability to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain with the ability to lift/carry heavy equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
- Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the completion of the project under the direction of a project coordinator or project manager.
- Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software.
- Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity and size
- Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
- Assists in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
- Performs a variety of tasks which may include analyzing proposed project solutions to ensure design integrity, reliability, resource efficiently and cost effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned by project managers or supervisor.
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