Materials Laboratory Technician (Geotechnical)

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Materials Lab Technician to join our growing CCIL-certified geotechnical laboratory in this role you will be instrumental in executing field and laboratory testing to support foundation design construction projects and site development evaluations.

This position will ensure that all subsurface materials and engineered fills meet stringent project specifications and regulatory requirements. By working closely with project engineers and field crews this position will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance safety and operational efficiency both within the laboratory and out in the field.

Role accountabilities:

In this role you will perform comprehensive laboratory testing on soils aggregates and asphalt including sieve analysis and compaction tests while ensuring strict adherence to CCIL standards. You will be expected to maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory and field testing equipment to ensure accurate functionality and prevent operational delays.

You will also be responsible for conducting in-situ testing soil sampling and assisting with borehole drilling operations during comprehensive geotechnical investigations. Monitoring the placement and compaction of engineered fill materials will be a key duty which involves conducting field density and moisture content this role you will safely handle and operate nuclear density gauges for field compaction testing always complying with radiation safety protocols and best practices.

Additionally you will implement quality control processes accurately document real-time test results and prepare reliable data reports for project engineers and clients. Your attention to detail and commitment to data integrity will support effective decision-making and ensure the quality and reliability of deliverables for every project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:Bachelors degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology Geotechnical Engineering or a related field
• Experience:Proven hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations laboratory materials testing and field operations monitoring
• Certifications:Active CCIL certification for Soil Aggregate and Asphalt is considered an asset
• Safety Credentials:Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification for the proper use and oversight of nuclear gauges is an asset.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency with industry-specific software (such as gINT and Geo Software) AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Word)
• Professional Affiliations:Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or active membership with OACETT is a strong asset
• Core Competencies:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and effectively manage project schedules

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.