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IntermediateGeotechnicalandMaterialsLaboratoryTechnician

$56–77k Vaughan, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Intermediate Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Technician at Your Privacy. Skills: Materials testing, Geotechnical testing, Laboratory technician. Conduct materials testing. Perform materials testing on Soils”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot instrumentation; Diagnose instrumentation

Eligibility Requirements

Available to work weekends on short notice, Ability to work and travel throughout Ontario, Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules on short notice, Regularly lifting 25 kg, Clean drivers abstract

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

College diploma in Civil Engineering, College diploma in Materials Engineering Technology, 2-3 years applicable laboratory experience, Familiarity with Geotechnical and Materials testing protocols, 2-3 years experience conducting testing of Soils & Rock, Experience with Atterberg Limits, Experience with Hydrometers, Experience with Sieves, Experience with Moisture Contents, Experience with Visual Classifications, Experience with advanced lab testing, Experience with Triaxial tests, Experience with Direct Shear, Experience with Consolidation tests, Experience with Permeability tests, Experience with Slake Durability, Experience with Point Load Testing, Capability to calibrate instrumentation, Capability to troubleshoot instrumentation, Capability to diagnose instrumentation, Capability to perform routine repair to instrumentation, Available to work weekends, Ability to work and travel throughout Ontario, Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, Capable of regularly lifting 25 kg, Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license, Clean drivers abstract

Nice to Have

Local Candidates will be preferred

What You'll Do.

Conduct materials testing

Perform materials testing on Soils

Perform materials testing on Aggregates

Perform materials testing on Concrete

Perform materials testing on Rock Cores

Coordinate project testing

Communicate test results to Team Lead

Communicate test results to Principal Engineer

Participate in safety activities

Participate in housekeeping activities

Participate in training activities

Order laboratory supplies

Maintain laboratory supplies

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work as key team member; Work with specialized professionals; Teamwork

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## **Overview** In this position you will work as a key team member of the Toronto-Vaughan Materials Testing Laboratory team located in Vaughan, ON. The successful candidate will be mentored by a variety of highly specialized professionals and will gain valuable experience in the consulting industry. This intermediate/ senior**** fulltime position will provide comprehensive training in health and safety as well as performing materials testing on various construction materials such as Soils, Aggregates, Concrete & Rock Cores. There is a strong requirement for QA/QC procedures, coordination of project testing, reporting, and teamwork. This opportunity will introduce you to a great team, helping you build key skills that you will need as an **Intermediate Geotechnical Materials Laboratory Technician****,** specifically the application of material properties in construction. ## **Your role** _To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:_ * Conducting materials testing in accordance with OPSS (Ontario Provincial Standards), AASHTO (The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) on various materials such as Soils, Aggregates, Concrete & Rock, etc. * Highly organized, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments. * Effectively communicating test results to the Laboratory Team Lead & Principal Engineer in verbal and written form, timely and effectively. * Participate in functional team activities including safety, housekeeping, training, ordering and maintaining supplies for the laboratory, etc. * Perform other duties as assigned and directed. ## **About you** * College diploma in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering Technology Programs. * 2-3 years minimum applicable laboratory experience (familiarity with Geotechnical and Materials**** testing protocols). * 2-3 years’ experience conducting tes

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