Geotechnical and Materials Testing Technician

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking a seasoned Geotechnical Field Specialist based in Saguenay, with a DEC in environmental studies or geology and at least ten years of experience. You will perform technical testing, lead field investigations, and ensure material compliance on construction sites across multiple projects.

Fluency in French, ASP Construction card, and a valid driver's license are required. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and collaboration with the project team in a

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in environmental studies, or a degree in geology, mineral technology, or an equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks (testing and inspection) in accordance with Work Instructions and directions received from the Project Manager or Coordinator.
• Carry out geotechnical field investigation campaigns (an asset).
• Perform sampling and description of soil, rock, and groundwater.
• Conduct in‑situ geotechnical testing in soils and rock.
• Ensure material compliance at the construction site (aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and related materials).
• Perform quality control testing on site for granular materials (compaction verification, excavation base validation).
• Report deviations in material installation through non‑conformance memos and site reports.
• Collaborate with project technical team by following up on site requirements.
• Calibrate field equipment to ensure accuracy of measurements and results.
• Apply all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) measures.
• Prepare and complete a site report for each site visit.
• Report technical issues to the Project Manager or Coordinator.

Skills

Ten years experience

French proficiency

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Education

DEC in Environmental Studies or Geology

ASP Construction Card

Tools

Field measurement equipment

Geotechnical testing equipment

Job description

Job Description Overview

The position is based in Saguenay. Please note that this position is intended to meet staffing needs beginning in Spring 2026. If you are looking for an employer that can offer large‑scale international engineering projects, if you want to make a difference in multiple communities by improving their daily lives, and if you wish to join an inclusive and diverse team you can rely on—then we are the employer for you! The Geotechnical team includes more than 85 employees who, in recent years, have contributed to major projects such as the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), the Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge, and the development of Québec’s battery industry.

Your role

• Perform technical tasks (testing and inspection) in accordance with Work Instructions and directions received from the Project Manager or Coordinator;
• Carry out geotechnical field investigation campaigns (an asset);
• Perform sampling and description of soil, rock, and groundwater;
• Conduct in‑situ geotechnical testing in soils and rock;
• Ensure material compliance (aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and related materials) upon arrival at the construction site;
• Perform quality control testing on site for granular materials (compaction verification, excavation base validation, etc.);
• Report any deviations in material installation through non‑conformance memos and prepare a site report for each intervention performed;
• Collaborate with the project technical team by ensuring follow‑up on site requirements;
• Calibrate field equipment to ensure accuracy of measurements and results;
• Apply all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) measures;
• Prepare and complete a site report for each site visit;
• Report technical issues to the Project Manager or Coordinator.

About you

• College diploma (DEC) in environmental studies, or a degree in geology, mineral technology, or an equivalent field;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience;
• Knowledge of soil identification;
• Full proficiency in spoken French;
• ASP Construction card;
• Knowledge of field measurement equipment;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Access to a personal vehicle.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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