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About the role
- Field Technician performing materials testing and geotechnical investigations for GHD’s transport and infrastructure projects. Conducting field, laboratory, and construction site testing.
Responsibilities
- Complete Quality Assurance and Quality Control on-site testing services
- Conduct compaction testing during site grading and backfilling operations
- Sample soil and aggregates for laboratory analysis
- Conduct field concrete and asphalt sampling and testing for building, road, and infrastructure projects
- Assist with coordination efforts and support field staff with investigative works, including concrete coring, specialized testing, test pit investigations, geotechnical drilling, and site data collection
- Test soil, aggregate, and concrete samples in the laboratory to determine engineering properties
- Perform laboratory testing including standard Proctor testing, Atterberg limit testing, grain size analysis, moisture content determination, and compressive strength testing of concrete cylinders
- Operate under the supervision and mentorship of civil and geotechnical engineering professionals
- Perform a mix of field and office-based activities supporting construction projects and geotechnical investigations
Requirements
- 3 to 7 years of experience performing materials testing and geotechnical engineering field services
- Diploma in Civil, Geotechnical, or related Engineering Technology college program
- Other relevant education and industry work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Registration with OACETT for C.Tech or C.E.T. designations is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and customer service communication skills
- Capacity and willingness to learn new skills and testing procedures
- Access to a personal vehicle
- Valid driver’s license to carry out site inspections
- Competent with Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Word and MS Excel
- Ability to lift and carry 23.7 kg (50 lbs.)
- Willingness to work a regular 40-hour work week and possible overtime up to a limit of 13 hours total per day
- Willingness to travel up to 200 km per day using personal vehicle
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Benefits
- Reimbursement per kilometre for the use of your personal vehicle at rates adhering to schedule by the Canadian Revenue Agency
- Tiered health benefit packages paid for by GHD for both contract and full-time employees
- Hourly compensation at market rates
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