Materials and Geotechnical Technician/Technologist (26054)

Job summary

Perform laboratory and field testing of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt to support infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers and project teams while communicating updates and milestones to clients.

Job details

Every road, bridge, dam, and building starts with what lies beneath it, and that's where you come in. GEMTEC is a growing, employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm with offices across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Materials and Geotechnical Technician/Technologist to help make sure the ground, concrete, and asphalt behind our region's infrastructure are built to last. GEMTEC knows that creative, talented people are our greatest asset and as an employee-owned firm, investing in your development is investing in our own future. We currently have openings for Materials and Geotechnical Technician(s)/Technologist(s) in our Saint John office. The ideal candidate has some experience in general construction, is comfortable moving between outdoor fieldwork and lab settings, and brings curiosity and attention to detail to everything they do. What You’ll Bring: College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or a related field). Two years' experience in civil construction. Experience with materials testing and inspection. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Strong multi-tasking, organization, and planning skills. Comfortable lifting 30–50 lbs on a regular basis. Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle required for work-related travel. What You’ll Do: Laboratory testing of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt. Field testing and sampling of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt. A mix of office, laboratory, and field work across materials testing and geotechnical engineering projects. Conduct construction surveys to support engineering projects. Work alongside engineers, technologists, and project teams to keep projects moving. Communicate project updates, milestones, and potential issues to clients in a clear and professional manner. Other duties as required; no two days look quite the same. Why GEMTEC? Seasonal and term positions are available. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with employer match. As a 100% employee-owned firm, GEMTEC employees have a real stake in the work you do and the company you help build. Ready to get your hands dirty (literally) and build a career with a team that invests in you? Click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/345 Thanks for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates moving forward in the process will be contacted at this stage, but we'd still love to connect with you on LinkedIn. If this role isn't the right fit today, the next one might be! Should you be selected for an interview and require accommodation of any kind, please kindly help us understand how we can help. Email HR@GEMTEC.ca

What you’ll do

Perform laboratory and field testing of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt to support infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers and project teams while communicating updates and milestones to clients.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field and at least two years of experience in civil construction. Candidates must be comfortable with physical labor, possess a valid driver's license, and have access to a personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Retirement savings plan • Employer match

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Materials testing
• Geotechnical engineering
• Civil construction
• Laboratory testing
• Field sampling
• Construction surveys
• Multi-tasking
• Organization
• Planning
• Data communication
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Curiosity
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction Surveying
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Consulting
• Field Research
• Field Testing
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Laboratory Testing
• Materials Testing
• Multitasking
• Soil Science
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Geotechnical Technician
• Materials Tester
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers