Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician

Job title: Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician

Job description: Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician (Contract)

Geotechnical Services

Waterloo, ON

Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is currently recruiting for a Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician to join Pinchin’s Waterloo office within the Geotechnical Services group for a 6-8-month contract, with a possibility of being extended to full time.

A Day in the life of a Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician at Pinchin:

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technologists/technicians performing general geotechnical responsibilities;
• Conduct construction inspections and quality control/quality assurance for various projects during construction;
• Conduct on-site field compaction testing of soil and asphalt materials;
• Complete sampling and testing of field concrete as per CSA/CCIL requirements;
• Prepare and collect samples for laboratory testing;
• Maintain, clean, repair and calibrate all testing equipment.
• Daily reporting of test results including compaction and concrete field reports;
• Summarize data and drawings;
• Maintain and enhance quality control within the group;
• Liaise between clients and contractors; maintain existing client relationships and build upon new ones; and
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What you bring to the Pinchin team:

• Pursuing or completed a degree in either civil, geological, geotechnical engineering or a diploma in construction technology;
• Relevant work experience will be considered an asset;
• CCIL certification considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of various geotechnical instrumentation, survey methods and materials testing will be considered an asset;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook is required;
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, insurance & personal vehicle (work related travel expenses will be compensated);
• Strong ethical principles;
• High attention to detail; and
• Excellent communication skills.

What’s in it for you:

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Pinchin stand out from the crowd? Above all else, we care about our employees and the world around us! Our employees enjoy tailored training, mentoring and career development programs. We have opportunities for community involvement including many environmental initiatives, a casual dress code, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, reimbursement for association membership dues, wellness spending account through corporate insurance, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates and much more! All of this and more in an inclusive, dynamic work environment! Take a look to see all Pinchin has to offer:

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing in order to gain access to certain job sites. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

** No agency phone calls please**

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build on your technical and project management skills, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your career growth. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on integrity, respect, social responsibility and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

Working together, making things better!

Company: Pinchin

Expected salary:

Location: Waterloo, ON

Job date: Sat, 29 May 2021 05:39:37 GMT