Geotechnical Lab Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Geotechnical Lab Technician - ( 250000JN )

Description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team.

You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today!

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is seeking a Geotechnical Lab Technician to join our team in the Dartmouth, NS office. The position is a full-time seasonal opportunity.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will demonstrate initiative and will excel under minimal supervision. You will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and skilled in delivering on your commitments. You will work with a team of engineers/scientists and other technologists/technicians performing general materials lab testing. In brief, duties include but are not limited to:

• Construction Quality control/Quality assurance lab testing (Concrete, Soils, Asphalt)
• Inspection/calibration of lab equipment
• Other general laboratory related duties
• Reporting: You will be required to regularly complete detailed laboratory reports and submit them to the lab manager.
• Operations: You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture, client relations, equipment and resources maintenance and management, and other related duties will be expected.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

We are looking for an energetic team player who enjoys working with a team of engineering staff in providing superior service to our valued clients in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Effective communication skills (computer, written, oral).
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Direct experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
• Initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver’s License and must be willing to provide a driver’s abstract for review.
• Ability to travel as this position may require traveling and working outside of HRM and Nova Scotia.
• The ability to carry out moderate lifting will be required.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Organization : BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 6, 2025, 12:31:08 PM

Req ID: 250000JN