Materials Field Technician/Technologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Calgary is seeking Field Technicians (Seasonal or Co-op) for their Geotechnical Engineering department. Responsibilities include conducting field and laboratory tests, ensuring construction quality, and supporting project operations. Candidates should be enrolled in or have completed a Civil Engineering program, possess strong communication skills, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completed a Civil Engineering Diploma or Degree program.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours per day and weekends as needed.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of various materials.
• Support client relations and health & safety culture.
• Complete detailed field and laboratory reports.

Skills

Team oriented

Effective communication

Initiative

Ability to multi-task

Education

Civil Engineering Diploma or Degree

Tools

CCIL/CSA certification for concrete testing

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. We perform geotechnical studies to solve pressing infrastructure and construction rehabilitation issues. Sometimes, we break new ground with our ideas. Other times, we’re bringing stability to a project.

We are currently looking for students and early career professionals to work as Field Technicians (Seasonal or Co-op) within the Geotechnical and Materials Engineering department to be based out of our Calgary, AB office.

Your Responsibilities

• Construction QA/QC Monitoring and Testing: Field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, mortar and bituminous paving mixtures.
• Fill placement and compaction monitoring.
• Fresh and hardened concrete monitoring and testing.
• Deep and shallow foundation construction.
• Assisting in resolution of technical issues on construction sites.
• Various other QA/QC field and laboratory testing services as required.
• Reporting: You will be required to regularly complete detailed field and laboratory reports and submit them to the laboratory manager.
• Operations: You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the success of the project. Promotion of our health and safety culture, client relations, training and mentoring of more junior staff, equipment and resources maintenance and management, and other related duties will be expected.

Your Capabilities and Education

• Have completed or are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering Diploma or Degree program.
• Energetic, team oriented player with a commitment to superior client service.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to communicate effectively with technical and management personnel remotely.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week (weekend and overtime work will be required, and up to 24 consecutive days of work as projects dictate).
• Available to work on out of town projects, typically 1 to 3 weeks but as long as 4 weeks at a time.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• CCIL/CSA certification for concrete field and laboratory testing is required. Training will be provided in order to receive the certification.
• Moderate lifting up to 20 Kg and traversing uneven ground will be required.

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.

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Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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 | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/11/2025 11:11:13
Req ID: 1003082