Field Technician

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Technician to join their Materials team. In this role, you will ensure the quality of construction materials through rigorous testing and inspection. Your contributions will be vital in promoting health and safety standards while maintaining the integrity of construction projects. This innovative firm values sustainability and community impact, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and committed to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group insurance

Telemedicine healthcare service

Annual reimbursement of sports expenses

Opportunities for skills development

Flexible working hours

Teleworking policy

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in materials testing and inspection.
• Familiar with OPSS specifications and soil classification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction materials and monitor quality.
• Execute field tests and prepare samples for lab testing.
• Write quality control inspection reports.

Skills

Highway materials testing

Construction materials sampling

Field testing

Health and safety rules

Quality control inspection

Education

Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering

Technical Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Nuclear Densometer

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.

We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

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

As a Field Technician, you will work in collaboration with the Materials team.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules.
• Inspect the quality of construction and construction materials (soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, sealant and membrane).
• Monitor placement of various construction materials and workmanship.
• Report any non-conformance concerns to the management.
• Execute tests in the field or laboratory on construction materials to assess their quality.
• Prepare and collect samples for laboratory testing.
• Perform compaction testing by Nuclear Densometer.
• Test plastic concrete on site and cast samples for lab testing.
• Assist in conducting asphalt & concrete coring for thickness and material composition investigations.
• Ensure accuracy of test data.
• Write quality control inspection and test reports.
• Maintain testing equipment in good condition.
• Maintain calibration of equipment.

Your Profile

• Technical Diploma in a field related to Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering;
• More than 2 years of experience in highway materials, construction materials sampling and testing and inspection, and association registration;
• CCIL or ACI certification (asset);
• Familiar with OPSS specifications relating to concrete, asphalt and soil compaction;
• Familiar with identifying soils using the Unified Soil Classification System;
• Ability to handle samples up to 25kg of materials regularly;
• Must have a valid Ontario G Driver's License;
• Must have a personal vehicle in good condition;
• Demonstrated interest and sensitivity towards occupational health and safety.