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Field Office Administrator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$72.8k - $109.2k
Mid
Peterborough, ON, Canada
In PersonField assignments are in Northeastern Ontario, including but not limited to Orillia, Sudbury, North Bay, or Parry Sound.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold an OACETT rcsi or rcca designation, or a PEO EIT or P.Eng. designation.
  • Have 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector on MTO or municipal highway, road, or bridge construction projects.
  • Have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft productivity software, including Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
  • Work safely and in conformance with GHD’s Behaviour-Based Safety culture.
  • Assist the Contract Administrator in coordinating field duties and tasks performed by Quality Assurance Inspectors, specialists, and subconsultant staff.
  • Complete day-to-day inspections of highway, road, and bridge projects in accordance with client terms of reference and manuals, and notify the supervisor of observed non-conformances.
  • Coordinate input from Quality Assurance Inspectors and the Contract Administrator to complete entries on payment certificates.
  • Track, receive, and process material sampling and test results.
  • Maintain field office documents, including use of the Ministry of Transportation Web-Based Contract Management System when necessary.
  • Prepare contract documentation, including agendas, minutes, Instruction Notices, and Change Orders, for review and dissemination to client, contractor, and third-party representatives.
  • Work nights, weekends, and extended shifts; work overtime as necessary. Work is seasonal and will likely involve more hours in summer than winter.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a Field Office Administrator on MTO assignments.
  • Prior experience using MTO’s Web-Based Contract Management System.
  • Prior experience using Critical Path Scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera.

About the company

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

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

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
GlobeNewswire
May 21st, 2026
GHD acquires Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

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GlobeNewswire
Oct 2nd, 2025
GHD acquires ADA Engineering to meet Florida’s surging infrastructure demand

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There’s nothing muddying the waters with this deal.