GEI a Way of Life

When you’re doing what you love and working with great people, work becomes less like a job, and more like a way of life. Here at GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) we have been fostering growth and creativity for nearly 50 years. Our culture is one of collaboration and support. If you are passionate about your field, excited about learning, and constantly looking for ways to innovate, we’d love to have you join the GEI family. 

Who are we?

GEI is an employee-owned, leading consulting engineering and environmental firm. We partner with hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. We are sought out for our ideas, our creativity, and most of all, for the quality and character of our people. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

While most of our team members are concentrated in southern Ontario, we are not limited by geography, nor do we buy into the world of daily commuting. Our team operates from virtual, home-based offices to reduce the environmental and social effects of commuting and to help extend our geographic presence across the marketplace. We stay connected through regular meetings, the use of a wide array of technology, and specialized collaborative workspaces.

Job Description

GEI is seeking students eligible for co-operative education work terms who aspire to have a positive impact on GEI’s growing team and are interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of design, management, and technical leaders. GEI will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate across multiple practices to successfully deliver materials testing / inspection, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental design/engineering solutions for our clients in the Ontario Market. 

The Canadian operation of GEI is expanding in the Ontario market and GEI is looking for staff members to join our existing technical team working on projects across Ontario and expand our geotechnical engineering services specific to Materials Testing and Inspection. GEI’s earth sciences practice leadership in Ontario is located Barrie, and an expectation would be for the successful candidate to be present in the Barrie branch office to facilitate in-person collaboration with the team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Based in the Barrie Office of GEI, attend select construction sites in Southern and Central Ontario to perform testing / inspection of granular, soil, hot mix asphalt and field testing of cast-in-place during various phases of construction.
• Become familiar with review of design drawings, project specifications and industry accepted construction standards developed by Municipal, Provincial and Federal agencies.
• Direct preparation of technical reports, memos, and analysis following appropriate Company guidelines.
• Collaborate with the geotechnical and environmental staff on joint projects, as well as collaborate with and support other GEI teams (e.g., geotechnical investigation, environmental monitoring; ecological, geostructural, municipal, etc.) on various projects.
• Assist with laboratory testing, as required, in support of field activities.
• Promote health and safety in all aspects of work.
• With adequate training, be able to work independently in all aspects of the services to be provided.

Qualifications

• In good academic standing in a Civil or Construction Engineering Technology program with an accredited post secondary institution, eligible for 8 month co-operative education work term. Note: 4 month work terms and/or students enrolled in an Environmental Engineering program may be considered based on specific qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent computer skills with technical analysis software, MS Office, MS Project, and other computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle. Note: business use insurance is a requirement of the position.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition

GEI offers a comprehensive and industry leading compensation package and we support continued training and career path attention.

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.