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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Graduate Field Technician

Full-Time
CA$26/hr
Entry
Associate's
Markham, ON, Canada
HybridThree days in the office per week are required. Regular travel to project sites is required, with occasional overnight and northern Ontario travel.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A recent college diploma in an Earth Science, Environmental, or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician program or another relevant field.
  • Regular travel to project sites throughout the Mississauga, Peterborough, and broader southern Ontario areas, with occasional travel to northern Ontario and other provinces for fieldwork; the role is expected to involve up to 75% fieldwork and 25% office work, with some programs requiring overnight or multiple-day travel.
  • Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, stay organized, and adapt to changing project priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage varied tasks and projects while meeting challenging deadlines.
  • Positive attitude, safety-mindedness, and strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence, successful completion of a motor vehicle record check before hire, and regular access to a vehicle for project-site travel.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
  • Work with multidisciplinary project teams to complete contaminated-site investigation and remediation projects and geotechnical field programs.
  • Organize field programs by coordinating with chemists and laboratory vendors to order sample bottles and jars, and with field-equipment managers and vendors to arrange equipment.
  • Assist with environmental monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water; coordinate and review utility locates and utility drawings; oversee drilling, surveying, and remediation contractors.
  • Record field-related notes using GHD digital data-collection tools, including field iPads.
  • Assist with data compilation, analysis, evaluation, and reporting during office work under the supervision of a project manager.
  • Communicate and liaise with vendors and contractors in the field.
Desired Qualifications
  • Up to two years of relevant experience, including field experience gained through co-op terms, internships, summer employment, academic projects, volunteer activities, or related work environments.
  • Valid First Aid/AED training certification.
  • Eligibility to work within the United States.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

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