Company Description
Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.
Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.
We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.
At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where everyone’s ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged, a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on projects that rally our team together, where you can proudly become a company shareholder.
At the end of the day, we’re proud to be able to say that when you join CIMA+, we’ll welcome you into a place that you can call home.
Job Description
CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team has adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of geotechnical services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!
CIMA+ Earth and Environment Department is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Trainee for its Burlington or Mississauga office. When you join our team, you’ll be working in a multidisciplinary group comprising geotechnical and geological engineers, as well as environmental specialists.
Your expertise in soil/rock mechanics will enable you to contribute to a variety of challenging projects, including the design, rehabilitation or construction of buildings, engineering structures, hydraulic structures, earthworks, slope stability, roads, temporary and permanent retaining structures, deep and conventional foundations, and much more.
We offer a flexible hybrid work mode, allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and execution of boreholes, test pits, CPT/DCP, in-situ testing, and groundwater/monitoring-well installations. Oversee drill rigs and contractors on site, keep detailed field notes, logs, photos, and H&S documentation.
- Perform SPTs, collect soil/rock samples, prepare chain-of-custody forms, and log soils/rock using USCS/OPSS conventions.
- Inspect, assess safety and upgrade earth dams.
- Compile field/lab data, prepare figures and cross-sections, complete calculations (bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability), and draft sections of memos and reports under senior review.
- Liaise with drillers, utility locators, and subcontractors; support scheduling, traffic control, and utility clearances; contribute to cost estimates and proposals.
- Champion CIMA+ safety culture and comply with all site requirements and procedures.
Qualifications
- A degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering (Post-graduate degree is considered an asset).
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Eligibility, intention to pursue Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
- Familiarity of geotechnical software applications for slope stability, drainage, and finite element analysis.
- Solid understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, and construction techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.
Assets:
- WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Working at Heights certification.
- Experience on MTO/municipal projects; knowledge of OPS/MTO guidelines.
- Pavement evaluation/inspection exposure.
At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.
Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
- As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
- 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills.
For additional info or interest contact Réna Chont
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Additional Information
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
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