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Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

Your role at GEI.

Job Description

GEI is seeking support staff who aspire to become a positive impact on GEI’s growing design team and are interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of design, management, and technical leaders. GEI will provide a unique opportunity to have exposure to be an integral part of the team to successfully deliver geotechnical, environmental, and hydrogeological 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 support staff to join our existing technical team to provide data entry/drafting/administrative skills on projects across Ontario. This position is based in GEI’s office in Barrie, Ontario, and includes full-time work (40 hours per week) for 8 months (May to December 2022).

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Data entry for borehole logs.
• Drafting of simple borehole location plans and other figures (using Microsoft Office and potentially CAD/GIS).
• Typing of reports and letters.
• Aid with coordinating tasks for geotechnical, environmental and hydrogeological projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff.
• Assist with report preparation/assembling reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have strong computer literacy and computer skills.
• Post-Secondary Education.
• 0 to 2 years of Office Administration experience required.
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience with data entry systems other than MS Office.
• Experience with CAD/GIS preferred.
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.