Careers
GEMTEC is a growing firm and we are continually looking for motivated and skilled professionals to join our team. We have created a challenging workplace, where individuals are provided the opportunity to gain a variety of experience and advance their careers.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities to persons with disabilities, and we value a diverse workforce. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We offer full-time professionals a competitive compensation package, which includes a performance-based bonus program, and a group benefits plan including health care, drug plan, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. Staff members are encouraged to participate in certification seminars, industry conferences and continuing education courses.
If you are a self-starter looking for a rewarding career, we invite you to submit a general application by forwarding your resume by email to hr@gemtec.ca.
Current Opportunities
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Field Technician / Technologist — Ottawa, ON
GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited is seeking applicants for the position of Field Technician/Technologist in our Ottawa location. Effective written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work both independently or within a multi-disciplinary team are considered essential assets.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide field testing and inspections for various projects including foundation inspections, compaction testing and concrete testing;
- Conduct field surveying using total station and global positioning system (GPS); and
- Compile and tabulate technical data for use in technical reports.
Successful candidates will have the following qualities/credentials:
- "Team Player" capable of working both independently or as part of a larger team to complete assigned tasks;
- Strong time management skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Willingness to travel throughout eastern Ontario and work in variable climatic conditions often for extended hours; possess ability to periodically lift heavy objects and navigate uneven terrain;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Project);
- A valid driver’s license; and
- Prior training in WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, and working at heights is considered an asset.
Interested individuals should apply in writing, by fax or email to:
GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited offers a family friendly work environment and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in developing your career at a 100% employee owned firm that emphasizes and recognizes employee participation and contributions, please submit your resume to krystle.smith@gemtec.ca.
Although we are grateful to all applicants for their interest, we regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Materials Technologist — Halifax, NS
GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited is a Maritime based firm with expertise in geotechnical, municipal, transportation, marine, mining, heavy civil, environmental management, and materials testing and inspection. GEMTEC provides services to a wide variety of clients across Atlantic Canada through our offices in Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Bathurst, Grand Falls and Halifax.
GEMTEC has an immediate opening for a Materials Technologist, with 3 to 5 years of experience in our Halifax office. Duties will include but not be limited to compaction and concrete testing and construction inspection as required. Graduates of an accredited Civil Technology program will be given preference. A willingness to obtain CCIL testing certifications and previous experience would be an asset but are not required.
Interested individuals should apply in writing, by fax or email to:
Mr. Todd Stewart, PTech
Manager Materials Testing
GEMTEC Limited
77 Rooney Crescent
Moncton, NB E1E 4M4Fax: (506) 858-0742
E-mail: todd.stewart@gemtec.ca
www.gemtec.ca
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Intermediate Civil Engineer — Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton, NB
Due to our recent growth and expansion, GEMTEC is actively seeking an intermediate civil engineer.
GEMTEC is an employee-owned company, which will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to generate new and innovative ways to approach consulting engineering. We are a dynamic group of professionals focusing on quality, integrity and collaboration. We feel this approach delivers the highest quality service to our clients. An individual with a wide-range of experience, possesses leadership skills and takes initiative will be very successful in our organization.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Currently registered, or has the ability to register, with a professional association as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in New Brunswick
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from an accredited University
- Approximately 3 to 10 years of experience in civil engineering consulting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven project management skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work in several areas of civil engineering, including:
- Civil design
- Transportation
- Water, Sanitary, and Stormwater Design
- Surveying
- Project Management
Specifically, day-to-day tasks would include:
- Project management
- Provide technical support to our civil technologists
- Prepare detailed proposals, scope of work, and budget estimates for civil engineering projects
- Preparation and/or review of contract specifications, tender documents, and engineering drawings
What does GEMTEC have to offer you?
- Flexible work hours
- Unique, collaborative team-based work environment
- Ability to shape the job to your own career goals and objectives
- Benefits package including competitive salary, supplementary health care package, RRSP match plan, performance bonuses and other benefits
We are looking for the ideal candidate that will fit within the culture of our organization. The successful candidate will have the option of working out of the Fredericton, NB office location. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply directly to our Fredericton office via email at jeremy.kinney@gemtec.ca. For more information about this opportunity, please feel free to contact our office at 506.453.1025.
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Senior Environmental Engineer / Senior Professional Geoscientist — Ottawa, ON
GEMTEC is an employee-owned Canadian company with offices across Eastern Canada. GEMTEC was founded in 1986, and still employs several of the founding members. Currently, GEMTEC has a staff of over 140 engineers, scientists, technicians and support personnel in Atlantic Canada providing core services in environmental engineering, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and materials testing. Our strength is our strong technical skills, experience and knowledge combined with our geographical distribution in the region.
GEMTEC has continued to see sustained growth in the environmental services group in Ontario. As a result, we have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Professional Geoscientist operating out of Ottawa, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will have a wide-range of experience, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and possess strong technical, leadership, communication and business development skills.
Roles and Accountabilities include:
- Client Management
- Project Management including development and maintenance of project scopes, schedules and budgets and coordination of staff
- Senior review of technical documents as Approving Professional Engineer/Professional Geoscientist
- Interpretation of environmental regulations and investigation results to successfully meet the client’s requirements
- Identify markets/potential clients, prepare responses to Requests for Proposals/Standing Offers and prepare routine proposals.
- Prepare reports as required and provide field assistance, as necessary to meet client needs
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
- Registered Professional (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.)
- Minimum 8 years-experience in contaminated sites work
- Ability to present technical information, both written and verbally, in a concise and professional manner
Interested individuals are encouraged to send applications including cover letter and resume through email to patricia.boulanger@gemtec.ca.
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Senior Environmental Engineer / Senior Professional Geoscientist — Atlantic Canada
GEMTEC is an employee-owned Canadian company with offices across Eastern Canada. GEMTEC was founded in 1986, and still employs several of the founding members. Currently, GEMTEC has a staff of over 140 engineers, scientists, technicians and support personnel in Atlantic Canada providing core services in environmental engineering, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and materials testing. Our strength is our strong technical skills, experience and knowledge combined with our geographical distribution in the region.
GEMTEC has continued to see sustained growth in the environmental services group in Atlantic Canada. As a result, we have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Professional Geoscientist operating out of Atlantic Canada (Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Bathurst or Halifax).
The ideal candidate will have a wide-range of experience, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and possess strong technical, leadership, communication and business development skills.
Roles and Accountabilities include:
- Client Management
- Project Management including development and maintenance of project scopes, schedules and budgets and coordination of staff
- Senior review of technical documents as Approving Professional Engineer/Professional Geoscientist
- Interpretation of environmental regulations and investigation results to successfully meet the client’s requirements
- Identify markets/potential clients, prepare responses to Requests for Proposals/Standing Offers and prepare routine proposals.
- Prepare reports as required and provide field assistance, as necessary to meet client needs
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
- Registered Professional (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.)
- Minimum 8 years-experience in contaminated sites work
- Ability to present technical information, both written and verbally, in a concise and professional manner
Interested individuals are encouraged to send applications including cover letter and resume through email to patricia.boulanger@gemtec.ca.
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Intermediate / Senior Geotechnical Engineer — St. John’s (Paradise), NL
Position: Intermediate / Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: St. John’s (Paradise), NL
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Commercial / Industrial / Mining
Company Profile:
GEMTEC Limited (GEMTEC) was established in 1986 as a geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and hydrogeology firm. Today, GEMTEC is an employee-owned company with multiple offices and labs throughout Atlantic Canada, with more than 100 full-time engineers, scientists, technical personnel, and support staff. We have seven (7) offices in Atlantic Canada (Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Grand Falls, Bathurst, Halifax, and St. John’s) and operate one office in Ottawa. We have a total of 10 offices across Eastern and Atlantic Canada. Seven offices in Atlantic Canada (NB (5), NS, & NL), an office in Montreal, QC, and two offices in Ontario (Ottawa and Petawawa). Our employees are experienced in a wide range of engineering and environmental services, with specific expertise in the areas of geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and environmental engineering, environmental assessment and regulatory approvals.
We are seeking candidates interested in growing their careers in an expanding, employee-owned company focused on delivering value-added services to a wide range of clients. This position will involve direct interaction with clients and stakeholders, participate in business development, and to be part of a motivated and expanding team who thrive on solving complex challenges for our clients.
Role:
GEMTEC is seeking an intermediate / senior geotechnical engineer with the ability to provide practical geotechnical engineering solutions for our clients. The successful candidate must be a strong technical resource for the team. An individual with a wide range of experience and the ability to make decisions will be very successful in our organization. The role will involve client interaction and a general requirement to supply and maintain client contact and business development initiatives.
General Responsibilities:
- Planning, management, and execution of geotechnical projects of various sizes and scopes, including subsurface investigation, design, and construction.
- Perform design and analytical functions on projects involving slope/embankment stability, retaining walls, seepage and settlement analysis, and bearing capacity for shallow and deep foundations.
- Support mining and civil based projects: dams, waste dumps and stockpiles, water management infrastructure, open pits.
- Support field work at project sites across the province, and eastern Canada, as required.
- Prepare detailed proposals, scopes of work, and budget estimates for geotechnical engineering projects.
- Perform project management functions including budgeting, scheduling, and managing scopes of work.
- Complete technical writing and review of proposals and project documents; prepare design drawings and specifications; develop construction and engineering cost estimates; prepare technical reports including recommendations.
- Mentor and supervise junior / intermediate professional staff.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, commit to ongoing business development efforts.
- Collaboration with other GEMTEC offices, particularly for larger projects and other multi-disciplinary assignments.
- Work as an integral team member in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Knowledge / Experience:
- The ideal candidate would be a highly versatile candidate with a minimum of a Bachelor degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil, Mining, or Geological Engineering programs may be suitable) from a recognized university.
- Approximately 8-10 years or more of direct geotechnical engineering related experience (or combined graduate level study and working experience).
- Experience in mining-related projects, rock mechanics, and dam designs and inspections in accordance with CDA requirements considered an asset.
- Currently, or eligible to be, a Registered Professional Engineer with PEGNL.
- Must be motivated to provide excellent client service and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (English), strong organizational skills, able to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time with a view to delivery of quality products on time and on budget.
- Driver’s license in good standing.
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Senior Civil Engineer (Fredericton)
Due to our recent growth and expansion, GEMTEC is actively seeking a senior civil engineer.
GEMTEC is an employee-owned company, which will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to generate new and innovative ways to approach consulting engineering. We are a dynamic group of professionals focusing on quality, integrity and collaboration. We feel this approach delivers the highest quality service to our clients. An individual with a wide-range of experience, possesses leadership skills and takes initiative will be very successful in our organization.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Currently registered, or has the ability to register, with a professional association as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in New Brunswick
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from an accredited University
- Approximately 10 to 15 years of experience in civil engineering consulting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven project management skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work in several areas of civil engineering, including:
- Civil design
- Transportation
- Water, Sanitary, and Stormwater Design
- Surveying
- Project Management
Specifically, day-to-day tasks would include:
- Project management
- Provide technical support to our civil technologists
- Prepare detailed proposals, scope of work, and budget estimates for civil engineering projects
- Client management; including sustaining relationships with existing clients and developing relationships with new clients for our growing company
- Participation in developing and growing a team of scientists, technicians and engineers
- Preparation and /or review of contract specifications, tender documents, and engineering drawings
What does GEMTEC have to offer you?
- Flexible work hours
- Unique, collaborative team-based work environment
- Ability to shape the job to your own career goals and objectives
- Benefits package including competitive salary, supplementary health care package, RRSP match plan, performance bonuses and other benefits
We are looking for the ideal candidate that will fit within the culture of our organization. The successful candidate will have the option of working out of the Fredericton, NB office location. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply directly to our Fredericton office via email at jeremy.kinney@gemtec.ca. For more information about this opportunity, please feel free to contact our office at 506.453.1025.
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Civil Technologist (Fredericton)
GEMTEC has an immediate opening for a Civil Technologist operating out of our Fredericton office. This motivated individual will provide support to our civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering divisions.
Educational Requirements:
- College Level Diploma
- Training in field topographic surveying
- Training in Civil 3D/AutoCAD and GIS is required
- Training in soils/materials testing is an asset
- Registered or eligible to become registered as a Civil Engineering Technologist (CET)
Main Duties:
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Assist in the materials testing laboratory
- Provide GIS mapping for environmental monitoring programs
- Assist with design and drafting for site development
- Provide drawings for environmental studies and geotechnical reports
Experience and Skills:
- 5-10 years of experience in the engineering industry
- At least 3 years of experience using CAD/GIS software is required
- Experience working in a materials testing laboratory
- General understanding of what is required for presentation drawings
- Experience with topographic surveying and field inspection
- Written and spoken competence in English
GEMTEC offers a competitive salary and employee benefits package. Salary will be based on experience. For more information on our company, please visit www.gemtec.ca.
Interested individuals should apply in writing, by fax or email, to:
GEMTEC
191 Doak Road
Fredericton, NB
E3C 2E6
Fax: 506.453.9470
jeremy.kinney@gemtec.caOnly selected applicants will be contacted.
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Senior Civil Engineer (Moncton)
GEMTEC is actively seeking a senior civil engineer to help shape the future of the engineering group at our Moncton location. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to generate new and innovative ways to approach consulting engineering. We are a dynamic group of professionals focusing on quality, integrity and collaboration. We feel this approach delivers the highest quality service to our clients. An individual with a wide-range of experience and the ability to make decisions will be very successful in our organization.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work in several areas of civil, geotechnical and materials engineering and will play an active role in management and business development.
- Provide guidance and support to a team of engineers, technicians and technologists on project related matters
- Provide support to the geotechnical and materials divisions
- Prepare detailed proposals, scope of work and budget estimates for civil engineering projects
- Client management and consultation as required to manage projects and assist in the development of a client base
- Participation in developing and growing a team of scientists, technicians and engineers
- Preparation/review of contract specifications, tender documents and engineering drawings as required to facilitate successful project completion
- Project management including budgeting, scheduling and managing scope of work
Qualifications and Experience:
- Currently registered or has the ability to register with a professional association (P.Eng.) in one or all of the Atlantic provinces
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited University
- A minimum of 10 years of applicable experience in engineering consulting; exceptional individuals with lesser experience or in a related field (industry, academia, etc.) may also be considered
- Bilingual considered an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven project management skills (PMP designation considered an asset), including managing sub-contractor and internal staff resources
- Experience in construction methodologies
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply directly to our Moncton branch location via email (moncton@gemtec.ca). Discretion will be provided to those inquiring about the position.
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Civil Technologist (Bathurst)
During peak times, our Bathurst office may have openings for Civil Technologists. This motivated individual will have experience in general construction activities, materials testing and inspection.
GEMTEC offers a competitive compensation package. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. For more information on our company, please visit www.gemtec.ca.
Interested individuals should apply in writing, by fax or email, to:
GEMTEC
1854 Miramichi Ave
Bathurst, NB
E2A 1Y5
Fax: 506.548.5426
renaud.boudreau@gemtec.caOnly selected applicants will be contacted.