Materials Testing Lab Technician - Mining

Tulloch Engineering Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

Pension plan

Flexible hours

Travel opportunities across Canada

Job summary

Tulloch Engineering Inc. is hiring a Materials Testing Lab Technician - Mining for a 3-month contract in Thunder Bay, ON. The role focuses on materials testing, civil engineering support, and mining survey tasks with on-site and laboratory work.

The candidate will work in a remote setting on a 2-week-on/2-week-off rotation and must be physically fit for outdoor work. The ideal candidate has a civil/mining or survey background or 5+ years of related experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Requires college diploma in Civil/Mining or Survey Technician, or 5+ years surveying/civil construction experience.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within defined parameters.
• Strong health and safety focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials testing on-site and in the lab (soil, concrete).
• Conduct civil construction inspections to ensure QC/QA compliance.
• Manage material quantity control and report results.

Skills

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Willingness to travel

Weather resilience

Education

Civil Engineering diploma

Mining Engineering diploma

Survey Technician program

Tools

Nuclear densometer

Soil sampling equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Come Join Us!

“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”

Over the last 35 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in Thunder Bay, ON, the Materials Testing Lab Technician - Mining will report to the Project Manager and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on providing materials testing, civil engineering, and mining survey support. You will be part of a team that provides civil engineering and survey support on mining and other infrastructure/development projects, working on client-driven rotations. This is a 3-month contract and is a new position. The wage range is $25.00 - $30.00 hourly.

What You’ll Do:

As part of the TULLOCH Engineering team, you will:

• Perform materials testing, including on-site tests, soil sampling, and data collection
• Perform laboratory testing of soils and concrete in strict accordance with the applicable standards, including documentation and reporting of results
• Undertake civil construction inspections, including QC & QA monitoring to confirm compliance with approved drawings and contract specifications
• Be responsible for material quantity control
• Perform compaction testing of granular material at specified lift intervals using a nuclear densometer

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• You are excited to join a team that enjoys working together and camaraderie at camp after work
• You relish work in a remote setting on a 2-week-on, 2-week-off rotation
• You are physically fit and willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• You are willing to travel
• You understand civil engineering and construction principles
• You exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
• You are trusted with thefreedom to work independently while contributingtooverall team success

What You Should Bring:

The ideal candidate will have a college diploma from a Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Survey Technician program or 5+ years of surveying/civil construction experience. Additionally, you should have:

• High motivation with results-oriented focus
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• Full Basic Underground Common Core is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Valid, Class G driver’s licence

What We Offer You:

TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

• Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
• A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
• Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
• Flexible working hours
• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Scholarship programs for family members
• Opportunities to travel and work across Canada

TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.