DescriptionMaterials Technology Laboratory Technician CoOp
Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization.
We are seeking out hardworking and motivated individuals to join our Materials Technology team at our Peterborough location. You will join a team of enthusiastic and dedicated technicians while operating under the supervision and mentorship of our civil and geotechnical engineering professionals.
This is an entrylevel contract position but intermediate and senior roles are available based on your experience and technical certifications within this service line.Fulltime positions are based on availability and seasonal demands.
The position will encompass:
- Completion of Quality Assurance and Quality Control laboratory testing services within Peterborough laboratory facility.
- Occasional support of field task that would require field activities is possible as well as sample delivery or pickup activities requiring driving to / from locations in Southern Ontario.
- Testing of soil aggregate asphalt and/or concrete samples (building materials) to determine engineering properties.
- Testing procedures could include standard proctor testing grain size analysis determination of moisture content compressive strength testing of concrete cylinders. Assisting in the asphalt laboratory is also a possibility.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Requirement for enrollment in the Coop stream of a civil geotechnical or engineering program. Other relevant education programs will be considered on a casebycase basis.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service communication skills.
- The capacity and willingness to learn new skills and testing procedures.
- Access to a personal vehicle and possess a valid drivers license to carry out daily site inspections is recommended.
Expectations:
- Competent with the use of Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
- Ability to lift and carry 23.7 kg 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work a regular 40hour work week and possible overtime up to a limit of 13 hours total per day.
Compensation:
- Hourly compensation at market rates.
- Reimbursement per kilometer for the use of your personal vehicle at rates adhering to schedule by the Canadian Revenue Agency.
- Tiered health benefit packages paid for by GHD for both contract and fulltime employees.
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