Materials Lab Technician

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government seeks a Materials Lab Technician to support engineering and technical services in the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The role involves conducting laboratory tests on various materials for construction projects, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with stakeholders. Applicants should have a Civil Engineering Technology diploma and relevant experience in laboratory testing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Civil Engineering Technology program or equivalent.
• Directly related technical experience in laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, CSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and engineering analysis of materials.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Report timely results and data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem analysis

Adaptability

Effective communication

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Construction Support Services, Engineering & Technical Services

Advertisement Number: 44272

Salary(s): EA3 $55,200.00 - $67,242.00 per year

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created for similar regular, term or acting status opportunities and will remain in effect for 12 months

The Materials Lab Technician reports to the Winnipeg Central Lab Senior Materials Technologist and is responsible for performing technical and engineering related work of various laboratory tests on soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt products use for design, quality control, quality assurance and research purposes with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, capital construction, preservation and maintenance projects.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence
• Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba by land, sea, or air
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including bending, lifting, carrying, twisting and lifting up to 25 kg
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions when required
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends as required

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Graduate of a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma program or completion of the Department’s Level 2 training program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Directly related technical experience in laboratory testing of road construction materials.
• Directly related knowledge and experience of road construction material research.
• Knowledge and experience of AASHTO, ASTM, CSA test standards, CCIL laboratory certification process and Manitoba provincial construction specifications, procedures and guidelines.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems using standardized rules and established procedures.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Knowledge and experience of provincial workplace health and safety standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams software.
• Effective verbal communication skills on specifications, procedures and guidelines.

Duties:
Perform specialized technical and engineering analysis of materials, plans and supports daily work activities, communicates timely results and data reporting, maintains and calibrates lab equipment and participates in regular lab correlation and exchange program.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.