Materials Technician

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Your Employer

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services and environmental sciences.

With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects through different stages in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

Why choose Englobe?

When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.

And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.

We offer

A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);

A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;

An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;

Opportunities for skills development;

Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

Your Contribution

As a Material Technician, you will work in collaboration with the Materials team.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Receiving and properly recording all field samples for testing and/or holding.
2. Asphalt laboratory testing to match current NSPW requirements – Marshall Method and Superpave Method.
3. Laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, and Portland cement concrete samples according to the relevant ASTM, AASHTO, CSA or other applicable test standard.
4. Field inspection and testing during placement of aggregates, hot mix asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Note that extended stays at mobile site operations throughout Nova Scotia may be required based on project requirements.
5. Communicate results effectively with client and Englobe supervisor.
6. Maintain proper record of field test results for review and subsequent submissions.
7. Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules.

Your Profile

1. Team-oriented and an excellent communicator;
2. Valid driver's license and submission of driver’s abstract;
3. Willingness and ability to travel throughout Nova Scotia on an as-required basis.