City : MEMBERTOU

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Geotechnical Field Technician - ( 220000R8 )

Description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical and materials engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. 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

We are currently looking for a Seasonal Field Technician within the GeotechnicalEngineering department to be based out of our Sydney, NS office.

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 geotechnical and materials responsibilities.

In brief, positions and duties include but are not limited to:

• Travel to sites, collection of samples, obtain field data
• Inspection of drill and test pit investigations
• Conduct a full range of laboratory tests in soils/concrete/asphalt lab
• Concrete field testing
• Compaction monitoring
• Asphalt inspection
• Construction Quality control/Quality assurance
• Inspect contractor activity
• Other general field related duties

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

We are looking for an energetic team player who enjoy working with a team of engineering and technical staff in providing superior service to our valued clients.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a related academic background and work experience that includes:

• Effective communications skills (computer, written, oral)
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to their own personal vehicle.
• Moderate lifting and traversing uneven ground will be required.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some time will be spent in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Membertou

Job : Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist

Organization : BC-1216 Environmental Services-GE-Canada East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 24, 2022, 8:32:15 PM

Req ID: 220000R8

Vaccine Policy: Beginning December 8, 2021, Stantec requires North America employees in many positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom a reasonable accommodation has been granted because a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, as required by law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans