CO-OP Materials Testing Technician - Calgary

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is offering an exciting co-op opportunity for Civil Engineering students in Calgary, Alberta. This 8-month program allows students to gain hands-on experience in field testing of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. Participants will learn about construction equipment and methodologies while contributing to significant projects. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team that is committed to sustainability and making a positive impact in the community, all while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Company truck

Health and safety training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Students will assist in field testing of materials like soils and concrete.
• Valid driver's license and CSA approved steel-toed boots required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field testing of civil construction materials such as soils and aggregates.
• Prepare daily test summary reports and promote health and safety rules.

Skills

Field testing of civil construction materials

Compaction testing

Concrete testing

Asphalt testing

Ability to work outside normal hours

Education

Civil Engineering Student

Tools

Construction equipment

Company truck

Job description

Your Employer

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services and environmental sciences.

With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects through different stages in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

Why choose Englobe?

When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.

And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.

Our Calgary, Alberta office is pleased to offer a co-operative opportunity to multiple ambitious Civil Engineering/Technology Students.

Reporting to the Materials Team Lead, you will spend your 8-month co-op program, May - December (or 2 consecutive 4-month terms) assisting our team in the field.

Dare to join Englobe and lead a career marked by growth and accomplishments.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

Your Contribution

Students will have the opportunity to be trained and to perform some of the following tasks:

• Field testing of civil construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
• Learn about construction equipment, sequencing, and drawings
• Compaction testing of soils, aggregates and asphalt
• Concrete testing; casting cylinders and performing slump and air measurements
• Asphalt testing; Marshall analysis, pavement coring, and on-site sampling
• Preparing daily test summary reports

The successful applicant will receive:

• Technicians will be provided with a company truck
• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules

Your Profile

• A Civil Engineering Student in recognized Canadian College or University
• Valid driver's license, current driver's abstract, and insurance claims experience letter will be required
• CSA approved laced steel-toed boots
• Alcohol and drug testing may be required upon arrival
• Must be able to work outside of normal working hours and any overtime assigned