Materials Lab Testing Students

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Materials Field Technician Co-op in Dartmouth, NS. This full-time, 8-month position offers hands-on experience in materials testing and inspection. Ideal for those pursuing a career in civil engineering technology, you will work closely with a team to ensure quality and safety on various projects. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment while contributing to impactful engineering solutions.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Well-being program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Completion of standard laboratory tests in concrete, soils, and asphalt.
• Travel to sites for sample collection.
• Regularly complete detailed laboratory reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform general materials testing and inspection services in the field.
• Support team operations and promote health and safety culture.
• Inspection/calibration of lab equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Demonstrate initiative

Ability to multi-task

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Materials Lab Testing Students - ( 250000JT )

Description

Begin your engineering career by learning the industry from the ground up. You'll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that's rock solid.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is seeking a Materials Field Technician Co-op to join our team in the Dartmouth, NS office. The position is an 8-month full-time opportunity from May to December 2025.

To be eligible for an 8-month term, your co-op sequence must currently accommodate a work term of this length. If you are unsure, please consult your co-op student advisor.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will demonstrate initiative and will excel under minimal supervision. You will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and skilled in delivering on your commitments. You will work with a team of engineers/scientists and other technologists/technicians performing general materials testing and inspection services in the field. In brief, duties include but are not limited to:

• Completion of a full range of standard laboratory tests in concrete, soils, and asphalt laboratories
• Travel to sites, collection of samples
• Construction Quality control/Quality assurance laboratory testing (Concrete, Soils, Asphalt)
• Inspection/calibration of lab equipment
• Other general laboratory related duties
• Reporting: You will be required to regularly complete detailed laboratory reports and submit them to the laboratory supervisor.
• Operations: You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture, client relations, equipment and resources maintenance and management, and other related duties will be expected.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

We Are Looking For An Energetic Team Player Who Enjoys Working With a Team Of Engineering Staff In Providing Superior Service To Our Valued Clients In Nova Scotia And Atlantic Canada. The Successful Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills (computer, written, oral).
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to carry out moderate lifting will be required.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent (completed 2nd year of engineering degree)
  
  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Organization : BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 7, 2025, 6:51:07 AM

Req ID: 250000JT

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans