Aggregate Geological Engineer

About Us

Initially established in 1987 OSCO Aggregates supplies construction aggregate products throughout Colchester County Nova Scotia the greater Moncton area of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. With two Nova Scotia locations in Glenholme and Canaan Mountain OSCO Aggregates supplies crushed and natural construction aggregates for the concrete asphalt roadbuilding and excavation industries. In addition it manufactures specialty aggregates such as pea stone for playgrounds roofing ballast and red granite for use in exposed aggregate concrete.

Job Summary

The Aggregate / Geological Engineer will assist in managing our various sand and gravel operations. The ideal candidate will be a detailoriented problem solver with handson leadership skills who thrives in a fastpaced environment. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support in directing geotechnical projects including field investigations analysis laboratory testing and interpretation
• Assist with developing overall longterm master plans for each operation maximizing the use of resources and addressing reclamation and rehabilitation issues to meet the requirements of operating permits
• Assist with supervision and oversight of the daytoday operation of each facility
• Create and implement preventative maintenance plans for the equipment developing an ongoing equipment replacement schedule
• Support with quality control management including critical review of results in collaboration with other businesses and departments
• Research discover and create business plans for new resource sites and assist in their acquisition permitting and production development to meet the requirements of business lines and area market requirements
• Additional duties as assigned
• Prior practical engineering experience within a relevant field preferably focusing with aggregates or mineral resourcing
• Develop annual production plans and operating budgets

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Geological Engineering or a related discipline
• Postgraduate studies in Civil/Geotechnical/Mineral resource engineering will be considered an asset
• Professional Engineering designation or an Engineer in Training with P.Eng eligibility
• Knowledge of fundamental requirements of geotechnical engineering and basic knowledge of additional civil engineering fields / best practices

Business Requirements

• Learn and adapt to new technology as it relates to engineering practices and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills; ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products including Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to interpret apply and enforce policies and procedures

Cultural Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines including various levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to use tact judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group OSCO Aggregates offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and taxfree savings account options. Additionally we offer educational bursaries to children of employees health & wellness programming celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an everexpanding number of constructionrelated companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.