Summarize this job description “ Materials Laboratory Testing Technician (8-month/seasonal) - Geotechnical - ( 230001DG )

Description

Begin your engineering career by learning the industry from the ground up. 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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is seeking a Junior Materials Laboratory Technician to join our team in the Sydney, NS office. The position is an 8-month full-time opportunity from May to December 2023.

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 testing and inspection services in the field. In brief, duties include but are not limited to:

Completion of a full range of standard laboratory tests in concrete, soils, and asphalt laboratories
Travel to sites, collection of samples
Construction Quality control/Quality assurance 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 laboratory supervisor.
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.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to carry out moderate lifting will be required.
Education and Experience

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent (completed 2nd year of engineering degree)

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.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Membertou

Organization : BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 28, 2023, 5:14:31 PM

Req ID: 230001DG

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

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