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Soil Testing Technologist - Civil Engineering job in High Prairie, AB with COX CONTRACTORS LTD, Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Soil Testing Technologist - Civil Engineering job from COX CONTRACTORS LTD is offering $36.00 hourly for 30 hours per week.
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Soil Testing Technologist - Civil Engineering

Employer

COX CONTRACTORS LTD

Date Posted

May 29, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location High Prairie, AB
  • Earnings $36.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 30 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 19, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

COX CONTRACTORS LTD

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate

Tasks

  • Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
  • Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
  • Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
  • Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
  • Prepare engineering designs and drawings
  • Prepare project schedules
  • Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
  • Provide consultation services to government and other organizations

Supervision

11-15 people

Computer and technology knowledge

  • CAE - computer-aided engineering
  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • 3D graphic software
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Project
  • MS Word

Area of work experience

Project coordination

Civil engineering experience

  • Buildings and structures
  • Waste handling sites
  • Drainage and irrigation system
  • Pipelines
  • Roads and highways
  • Sewers and sewage treatment facilities

Area of specialization

  • Structural engineering
  • Construction design and supervision
  • Geotechnical
  • Land planning and development
  • Environmental protection

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day
  • Weekend

Health benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Soil Testing Technologist - Civil Engineering is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Civil Engineering Technologists
INNOVATIVE

Interest in precision working to develop designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches

METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing information to inspect and test construction materials; and in providing data for engineering projects

directive

Interest in supervising field surveys, inspections and technical investigations; may supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects

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