Geotechnical-Materials Testing Technician

Exp Global Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Earth and Environmental team. This full-time role involves conducting field inspections, laboratory testing, and preparing reports for various construction projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with industry standards. The company prides itself on a vibrant and collaborative work environment, offering opportunities to work on exciting projects across Atlantic Canada. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to meaningful work, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full range of benefits

Access to leading edge software

Eligibility for company bonus programs

Collaborative working environment

Diverse project opportunities

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and laboratory testing for construction projects.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for laboratory testing and inspections.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Technical written communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Self-starter

Field inspection

Education

Civil Engineering technology diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

This opportunity offers a full-time career-oriented position with our growing and dynamic Earth and Environmental team. In this role, you’ll have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXP’s multidisciplinary team in Halifax Nova Scotia, within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most exciting projects!

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Project Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible mainly for various field inspections, the completion of laboratory testing, and associated reporting for laboratory testing and construction projects.
• Executing geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations. Including test pit and borehole investigations, logging and sampling of soils, groundwater, and bedrock.
• Executing laboratory materials testing (concrete compressive strength testing, grain size analysis, proctors, etc.) and field inspection work as may be necessary (asphalt – field compaction, concrete – field casting of concrete cylinders, slump, air content, and soil – field compaction testing).
• Executing assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of materials laboratory/field testing, geotechnical engineering, general construction, earth moving projects and civil engineering.
• Preparing clear and concise laboratory testing and field inspection reports, and review, as necessary, laboratory and field inspection reports.
• Interacting with clients to provide excellent service and quick response to their testing needs.
• Working in compliance with various standards and specifications, including EXP's internal QMS system.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Civil Engineering technology diploma from a recognized technical college, or equivalent experience. Eligibility for registration with TechNova preferred.
• Applies knowledge with CCIL, ASTM and CSA testing methodology and laboratory and field testing procedures.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – WORD, EXCEL). Experience with AutoCAD would be an asset.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle.

What EXP Can Offer:

• Competitive salary and full range of benefits.
• Access to leading edge software and technology.
• Eligibility to participate in company bonus programs.
• Vibrant, highly functional, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of local, regional, and national projects.

About Us

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail].

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Job Info

• Job Identification 110261
• Posting Date 04/09/2025, 07:47 PM
• Degree Level Two Years College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 90 Lovett Lake Court, Halifax, NS, B3S0H6, CA