Become an ARA Road Warrior! We are looking for bright, motivated individuals to join our Greater Toronto Area team on an as-needed basis. No previous experience is needed. Our engineering aides participate in an environment of continuous learning, with new challenges in ARA’s pursuit for technical excellence.

Work assignments may be sporadic in nature, and there is no guarantee of a minimum number of work hours. Most, if not all, assignments will be between mid-May and the end of October.

What you will do as an engineering aide:

• Participate in pavement testing and other transportation infrastructure data collection projects throughout Canada, with possible travel to the U.S.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of modern data collection equipment.
• Drive or operate van- or trailer-mounted data collections systems (deflection testing, ground penetrating radar, pavement coring, pavement friction testing, pavement surface distress testing).

Engineering aide requirements:

• Must have a valid Ontario G-class driver’s licence (or equivalent). Must have excellent driving skills and willingness to drive pickup trucks and vans, sometimes with trailers; must be able to drive long distances and work in a vehicle for long periods of time.
• Must be willing and interested to travel, occasionally for weeks at a time, and be able to work a flexible schedule. Hours of work and/or locations may vary to accommodate project-specific requirements. This may include working some weekends and nights, with overtime hours when needed.
• Must be able and interested to meet the physical demands of this position, which include but are not limited to:
  • Working outdoors, on construction sites, on potentially rugged terrain.
  • Sitting, standing, and walking, sometimes for long periods of time.
  • Stooping, kneeling, and crouching repeatedly throughout the workday.
  • Lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50lb.
  • Driving in all weather conditions and nighttime driving.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Valid Canadian passport and interest/availability to travel to projects outside of Canada desired but not required.

Anticipated salary range: $23.50/hour to $26.00/hour $CDN. Offer may vary depending on experience, skill set, and location. Premium overtime is paid for hours over 40 in a week. As-needed employees also earn personal leave and are eligible to participate in our retirement plans.

About ARA:

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,700 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in civil technologies, computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for pavement analysis, environmental site characterization, and robotics.