Job Description

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) and Neegan Burnside Ltd. (Neegan) are expanding our Manitoba / Northwest Ontario Regional Team. Based out of our Winnipeg office, we’re looking for a well-rounded Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist (C.E.T.) who brings a mix of field and design experience, someone who enjoys being out on a survey one week and contributing to design, drafting, or construction support the next.

At Burnside, the difference is our people. We foster a welcoming and collaborative culture where you’ll be supported by colleagues across disciplines and offices. Our teams work with municipal, Indigenous, and private sector clients on diverse civil infrastructure projects including land development, municipal roadways, linear infrastructure, drainage and hydrology, water/wastewater systems, and stormwater management.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting Professional Engineers and technical staff on a variety of civil engineering projects. Your work will include a balance of field and office responsibilities such as:

• Conducting accurate topographic, layout, and construction surveys using GPS and other survey equipment.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate field notes, records, and sketches.
• Preparing AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings for preliminary and detailed design.
• Assisting in the preparation of engineering drawings, tender packages, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field Inspections and construction reviews of civil works, documenting as-built conditions, and assisting with contract administration tasks (RFIs, change orders, and deficiency reviews).
• Collaborating with engineers and project managers to advance design techniques and improve project efficiency.
• Helping where needed across the team, whether that’s field work, drafting, or design support to keep projects moving smoothly.

What You Bring

• Diploma/Certificate in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 2+ years of related experience, including survey work using GPS and other equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D is an asset).
• Experience with survey-grade drones or photogrammetry considered an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills — able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) and PDF editing software.
• A strong sense of initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to client service.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel both locally and to remote communities for field work.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Meaningful, community-focused projects across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
• Supportive environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are encouraged.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types that expand your skills and experience.
• Flexibility to apply both your technical field expertise and civil design knowledge in a balanced role.

Why Choose the Burnside Group of Companies?

The Burnside Group of Companies includes R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited with a focus on municipal, public agencies and private sector clients; Neegan Burnside Ltd. with a focus on Indigenous communities and sector clients; and Well Initiatives Limited, a full-service water well contractor.

Depending on your experience, background, and interest you will be part of a sector-based team that is the best fit for your career. As a Burnside employee, you will become part of a supportive group of colleagues across the organization 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.

As a proud Canadian owned, operated and led company for over 50 years, Burnside has built a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients, as an established leader in quality engineering, environmental, project management and consulting services. Becoming part of the Burnside team opens the door to a wide range of career development, advancement, mentorship and collaboration opportunities across our 12 office locations.

We offer a wide variety of opportunities for our staff, geared to your level of independence and interests. As an agile firm willing to consider a multitude of opportunities as presented by our long-term client base, and in a number of emerging disciplines, we are willing to work with you to set a meaningful career path.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP 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.

R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited and Neegan Burnside Ltd. Company Profiles

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline Canadian engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450 staff. Our consistent commitment to investing in technological 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.

Founded in 1999, Neegan Burnside Ltd. is a majority-Indigenous owned firm committed to working with Indigenous (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) communities, agencies and industries to meet their infrastructure, development and economic goals while remaining sensitive to culture, values and beliefs. We have completed over 1,500 projects for more than 300 Indigenous communities and agencies throughout North America, many of them repeat clients with whom we work to develop long term and meaningful relationships. We endeavor to provide opportunities with our organization for Indigenous staff, as well as for community members in the projects we deliver.

Our Companies are uniquely integrated, allowing us to coordinate and access resources across both firms. As a result, we offer our clients expertise in many technical disciplines including but not limited to water and wastewater, transportation planning and design, land development, stormwater management, bridges and culverts, building engineering and sciences, municipal drainage, municipal advisory services, environmental planning and ecology, hydrogeology, air and noise, asset management, solid waste, landscape architecture and well drilling & diagnostics.

Together, 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 11 office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

We look forward to considering you as a part of our team!

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