Instrumentation and Monitoring; I&M Specialist

Overview

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Instrumentation and Monitoring (I&M) Specialist – Greater Toronto Area. The I&M Specialist is responsible for the real‑time surveillance and proactive analysis of geotechnical and structural instrumentation monitoring data. The individual will manage a sophisticated suite of instrumentation to ensure site safety, data integrity, and operational continuity, while making timely assessments and communicating effectively with stakeholders beyond relying on automated alerts.

• Maintain continuous oversight of automated platforms tracking a variety of geotechnical and structural instruments, including ground monitoring points, utility points, vibrating wire (VW) piezometers, VW load cells, tilt meters, electrolevel (EL) beams, and inclinometers.
• Perform immediate interpretation of incoming alerts to distinguish between sensor noise and genuine structural movement, considering relevant factors.
• Escalate true exceedances and engage stakeholders through project‑specific response action plan protocols.
• Issue formal notifications and concise technical briefings to site engineers and stakeholders regarding data anomalies and trend forecasts.
• Use basic knowledge of electrical circuits to diagnose various sensor issues.
• Utilize monitoring data‑visualization platforms to monitor site health via overview plans, plots, and data.
• Conduct deep‑dive analysis of data trends to identify emerging patterns and provide proactive recommendations to mitigate potential failures before trigger levels are reached.
• Synthesize information across disparate instrument types.
• Provide required plots and data as input for monitoring reports.
• Regularly review alarm configurations and assess their functionality.
• Maintain flexibility to work on active construction sites and perform detailed physical inspections.
• Conduct routine reviews of sensor health to proactively identify drifting or failing instruments, coordinating with site teams for calibration or replacement.
• Maintain rigorous records of site activities, instrument calibrations, and compliance logs.
• Proactively suggest dashboard optimizations and visualization enhancements to improve response time and clarity.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or data sciences field.
• Expert ability to distinguish between sensor noise/false positives and genuine geotechnical movement.
• Strong IT background with knowledge of data‑acquisition systems, server configurations, and database management for monitoring platforms.
• Availability to support project needs through a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
• Technical understanding of electrical components, signal processing, and the mechanics of vibrating wire technology, inclinometer profiles, and surveyed points.
• Proven experience in data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Ability to work on active construction sites to perform physical inspections and verify sensor installations against digital readings.
• Availability to support a 24/7 Integrated Operations schedule.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisive, data‑driven assessments during Review and Alert scenarios.
• Skilled at translating complex, high‑volume data sets into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel periodically to remote job locations for select assignments.

• Expected hourly rate: $25.00‑$35.00 (actual rate depends on experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location, and market expectations).
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (“GIP”) is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.