Join the OLRT project in Ontario, Canada, as a Field Engineer. This V.I.E role is open to EU citizens aged 18-28, who are graduates and fluent in English. You will play a key role in planning, organizing, and implementing project engineering and project controls tasks, working closely with construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and more. The project involves the design, construction, and financing of 27.5 kilometers of light rail transit tracks, improving mobility and connectivity in Ottawa.
About the role
What about you?
Overall, we are looking for engineers with excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment.
You’ll be a great fit if :
- You’re looking for assignments that combine fieldwork and project management, allowing you to interact with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels;
- You’re motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, where you’ll have to adapt to changing priorities and take initiative to overcome challenges proactively.
- You can define yourself through strong interpersonal skills such as open-mindedness, curiosity, and problem solving to develop practical options under pressure.
- You can demonstrate excellent time management and communication skills.
- You have graduated with a master’s degree in civil engineering and/or construction and have a first working experience in construction. As such, you have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methods, and materials.
- You’re fully committed to ethics and integrity, as well as Health & Safety guidelines to make sure everyone goes home safe ;
- You show an international mindset which will allow you to enjoy what Canada can offer to the fullest – a previous international experience will be appreciated!
You speak fluent English and feel confident communicating in any context—on site, in meetings, or day-to-day—and you're excited about the opportunity to live and work in Canada, making the most of everything it has to offer.
You have your driver’s license, and you’re ready to move between sites if needed.
Next steps?
If you like what you’re reading and feel you could be up for the task, let’s meet!
We’ll have a first quick phone encounter to ensure we are aligned on what you’re looking for and what we can offer, before exploring these elements further during a second Teams meeting.
If we are still in step, it will be time for you to meet HR and operational members from the OLRT project..
Welcome aboard!
Key missions
- Gérer les plannings et coordonner les sous-traitants sur votre périmètre, en administrant la planification et la programmation globales du travail.
- Définir et assurer l'approvisionnement en matériaux nécessaires à votre périmètre, surveiller l'avancement de la construction et proposer des actions correctives.
- Participer à la gestion financière du projet, surveiller les coûts quotidiens de tous les éléments dépendants du temps sur le projet.