Civil Technologist - Municipal

At R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside), the difference is our people. We foster a welcoming and collaborative culture where you'll thrive in a connected environment that champions mentorship and career development supported by colleagues across the organization. Our teams work with public and private sector clients on diverse range of civil infrastructure projects including municipal roadways, linear infrastructure, drainage and hydrology, water/wastewater systems, and stormwater management.

We are seeking candidates who are interested in working with our Municipal Infrastrastructure and Roads team based out of our Barrie Office.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, curiosity, and follow-through, key responsibilities include:

• Producing detailed design drawings in AutoCAD Civil3D at various stages of the project – preliminary, detailed designs, and tenders for municipal infrastructure and roads.


• Building and refining complex 3D corridor model


• Supporting engineers in designing roadway and underground pipe networks that meet municipal and regulatory standards


• Assisting with design calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.


• Assisting with preparing municipal special provisions, schedule of items, and tender documents.


• Supporting contract administrators and construction inspectors as needed during construction.


• Performing other duties as assigned.

 What You Bring

• A diploma in Civil Technology or Computer Drafting (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), or equivalent experience.


• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in municipal infrastructure design and construction.


• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Strong design skills and a passion for precision and creativity.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint) and PDF editing tools.


• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.


• High attention to detail and commitment to standards.


• A valid Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Nice to Have

• Progress toward OACETT certification.


• Construction site inspection or field experience.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

The final compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type: Vacancy

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices


• Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities


• A competitive compensation and benefits package


• RRSP company matching plan


• Career growth and professional development opportunities


• Potential for performance-driven bonusing


• Active social committees


• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required.  If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

 Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven Canadian employee-owned, led and operated Civil and Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm with over 450 professional, technical and support staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with 12 office locations (11 in Ontario and one in Manitoba).

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including   air and noise, asset management, bridges & culverts, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal engineering, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, traffic, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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