Senior Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Technician

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. in Vaughan is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Materials Laboratory Technician to join the Toronto–Vaughan Materials Testing Laboratory team.

You will be mentored by highly specialized professionals and gain valuable experience while performing materials testing on soils, aggregates, concrete and rock cores. This role emphasizes QA/QC procedures, coordination of project testing, and accurate reporting to engineers.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering Technology Programs.
• 4-5 years minimum applicable laboratory experience in geotechnical testing.
• Experience testing soils and rock for engineering properties and lab testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials testing on soils, aggregates, concrete and rock cores following OPSS, AASHTO and ASTM standards.
• Communicate test results clearly to the Laboratory Team Lead and Principal Engineer.
• Cooperate in safety, housekeeping, training, ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Laboratory testing

Verbal and written communication

Education

College diploma in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Description Overview In this position you will work as a key team member of the Toronto-Vaughan Materials Testing Laboratory team located in Vaughan, ON. The successful candidate will be mentored by a variety of highly specialized professionals and will gain valuable experience in the consulting industry. This intermediate/ senior fulltime position will provide comprehensive training in health and safety as well as performing materials testing on various construction materials such as Soils, Aggregates, Concrete & Rock Cores. There is a strong requirement for QA/QC procedures, coordination of project testing, reporting, and teamwork. This opportunity will introduce you to a great team, helping you build key skills that you will need as a Senior Geotechnical Materials Laboratory Technician, specifically the application of material properties in construction.

Your role

• Conducting materials testing in accordance with OPSS (Ontario Provincial Standards), AASHTO (The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) on various materials such as Soils, Aggregates, Concrete & Rock, etc.
• Highly organized, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Effectively communicating test results to the Laboratory Team Lead & Principal Engineer in verbal and written form, timely and effectively.
• Participate in functional team activities including safety, housekeeping, training, ordering and maintaining supplies for the laboratory, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

About you

• College diploma in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering Technology Programs.
• 4-5 years minimum applicable laboratory experience (familiarity with Geotechnical and Materials testing protocols).
• 4-5 years’ experience conducting testing of Soils & Rock for engineering properties including but not limited to: Atterberg Limits, Hydrometers, Sieves, Moisture Contents, Visual Classifications, advanced lab testing of Various (Triaxial tests, Direct Shear, Consolidation and Permeability tests) Slake Durability, Point Load Testing etc.
• Capability to calibrate, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform routine repair to laboratory instrumentation to ensure they operate at an optimal level.
• Available to work weekends on short notice.
• Ability to work and travel throughout the Province of Ontario (if required).
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules on short notice.
• Capable of regularly lifting 25 kg test samples as required by the applicable test procedure.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $65,000 - $89,300 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers. Local Candidates will be preferred, and no relocation package will be offered.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

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Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.