Intermediate Field Technician Halifax, NS

GEMTEC Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Intermediate Level Field Technicians to join their dynamic team in Halifax. This role offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on work, testing and inspecting materials crucial for construction projects. You will be responsible for collecting reliable field data, ensuring that projects are executed with precision and professionalism. With a competitive salary and year-end profit-sharing bonuses, along with comprehensive health benefits and retirement planning support, this position promises a rewarding career path. If you have a passion for civil technology and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonus

Complete Health & Dental Coverage

Retirement Planning with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Field Technician.
• Experience with materials testing and inspection is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Testing aggregates, soil, and concrete in the lab.
• Collecting and testing samples on job sites.
• Inspecting subgrades and foundations.

Skills

Field Data Collection

Materials Testing

Civil Construction Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

College Diploma in Civil Technology

Job description

Are you an experienced Field Technician looking to progress your career? We're looking for Intermediate Level Field Technicians.

Join GEMTEC where you'll be trusted in the field, encouraged to ask questions, and recognized as the face of our company on site.

You're an ideal candidate if you have the:

• Initiative to find the next task without being told
• Ownership mentality that treats each project as if it's building your own home
• Reliability to collect precise field data that engineers can trust for million-dollar decisions
• Adaptability to represent GEMTEC professionally with clients, developers, or contractors
• 3-5 Years experience as a Field Technician

A typical day on the job for you might look like:

• Getting your hands dirty testing aggregates, soil, and concrete in our lab
• Heading out to sites to collect and test samples of soils, concrete, and asphalt
• Making sure compaction is on-point for subgrade soils, aggregates, and asphalt
• Inspecting subgrades and foundations to ensure they're built right
• Taking charge of drill rig operations and keeping things running smoothly
• Jumping between office, lab, and field for various materials testing tasks
• Tackling other related duties when needed

The good stuff you get:

• Fair pay plus extra: competitive salary with year-end profit-sharing bonus
• Complete health & dental coverage including vision, paramedical services, and Teladoc
• Retirement planning made easier with a 5% employer match on your contributions
• Paid time off (vacation and sick days) plus Employee & Family Assistance Program when you need it

Your background and what you bring:

• College Diploma in civil technology (or similar field) is helpful - whether you're enrolled now or recently finished
• Previous experience with materials testing and inspection gives you an edge
• Background in civil construction work is valuable
• You'll need a valid driver's license and your own vehicle to get to job sites
• You can document field observations and effectively discuss project details with the team.

About GEMTEC

GEMTEC continues to grow across Ontario and Atlantic Canada because our people are the backbone of our success. We invest in developing your talents because when you succeed, our projects succeed. Here, you'll expand your expertise across multiple disciplines while tackling diverse challenges that keep work interesting.

We currently have openings for full-time intermediate (5+ years) Field Technicians in our Halifax, NS and Petawawa, ON offices.

Thank you for considering a role where your work truly matters. While we can only contact candidates moving to the interview stage, we encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn for future opportunities.

Should you need accommodation during the interview process, please let us know how we can support you.