COOP Technician - Coquitlam, BC

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the COOP Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.
• This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a practical background, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a solid work ethic, coupled with gaining experience in the construction industry.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Conduct laboratory and field materials testing on concrete, soil, and aggregate materials to within CCIL certification for Concrete and Aggregate.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing on materials and geotechnical for various clients throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
• Conduct field materials sampling on materials, geotechnical, and environmental projects as required working with Engineering Manager and Senior Materials Technician.
• Carry out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: The Company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.
• The Coop Technician will not have personnel responsibility or authority.
• The Coop Technician will receive assignments from the Senior Materials Technician or EITs or the Engineering Manager, Construction Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completed at least two years of school in the Engineering Field (Civil Preferred).
• Available for a minimum of four months paid work assignment.
• Ability to complete certification as a CCIL Concrete Technician for Field and Laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in soil, aggregate, geotechnical, and concrete materials testing.
• Familiar with civil engineering construction QA/QC inspection and test standards and procedures to ASTM and CSA standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format (Technical memos for projects need to be clear and legible).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language.
• Ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office software knowledge.

SALARY & BENEFITS INFORMATION

The hourly wage for this position is $23.00 - $24.00. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.