Soils Aggregates and Concrete Laboratory Technician CCIL Certified (2025011056)

Thurber Engineering; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established engineering firm known for its integrity and innovation. As a Soils, Aggregates, and Concrete Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in conducting lab tests for various geotechnical projects, ensuring that results are accurate and reliable for design and analysis. This position offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to grow professionally. With a commitment to quality and a strong focus on teamwork, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Financial support for professional development

Inclusive office environment

Access to senior professionals for mentorship

Qualifications

• Completion of a related post-secondary program in Engineering Technology is required.
• CCIL certification for soils, aggregates, and concrete laboratory testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab testing for geotechnical projects and prepare accurate results.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure optimal operation and calibration.

Skills

Geotechnical Testing

Laboratory Testing

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary program in Engineering Technology

Geotechnical Testing and Instrumentation course

Tools

Lab Equipment

Calibration Instruments

Job description

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Soils, Aggregates, and Concrete Laboratory Technician – CCIL Certified to join our team in Oakville, Ontario.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Conducting lab testing for various geotechnical projects to produce accurate lab results for design and analysis by Thurber’s engineering team and outside clients;
• Preparing and setting up soil samples for testing;
• Collecting, reducing, plotting lab results, and preparing lab test reports from test data;
• Conducting testing of soils for their index parameters, including but not limited to: Atterberg Limits; Hydrometers; Sieves; Moisture Contents; Visual Classifications; and Proctor tests;
• Carrying out various field and laboratory testing on concrete as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
• Logging rock core to determine strength and other engineering properties;
• Performing testing to ASTM/CCIL/CSA, company, and industry standards;
• Maintaining and servicing lab equipment to ensure they operate at an optimal level;
• Arranging for calibration of lab equipment and instrumentation, maintaining calibration records;
• Effectively communicating lab results and observations to project engineers both verbally and in written formats.

Qualifications and Assets

• Completion of a related post-secondary program in Engineering Technology;
• Completion of a Geotechnical Testing and Instrumentation course is an asset;
• CCIL certification for soils, aggregates, and concrete laboratory testing;
• Instrumentation testing experience;
• Experience working in a lab environment;
• Valid Class G Driver’s license is required.

Accessibility Accommodations

Thurber is committed to providing accessible service for our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. We endeavor to provide equal opportunities to persons with disabilities. If you, as a job applicant, require accommodation to assist with your application or during our interviewing process, please let us know by email to [e-mail].

What we offer

Upon joining Thurber Engineering, you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. Here are the benefits of working for us:

• Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
• Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
• We offer financial support towards professional development.
• We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

About Thurber

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity.

Our Vision: Building Canada with great people and great ideas.

Our Mission: Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.

Our Values: Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.

• Put family first
• Pick up the phone
• Encourage creativity

Our Commitment:

• Serve our clients well.
• Meet changing client needs.
• Value our people and our communities.
• Build advantage by how we manage.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!