Xradar - Concrete Coring Technician, Trainee

Xradar; Burnaby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Xradar is seeking a Concrete Coring Technician Trainee in Burnaby, BC. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in concrete coring and construction while working in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include interpreting technical marks, site preparation, and following safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license and some construction experience. Xradar values diversity and offers a competitive wage along with a customizable benefits package.

Benefits

Customizable benefits package

Paid sick days

Structured training program

Company holidays

Qualifications

• Previous construction or trade experience is an asset.
• Experience in geophysical surveys, land surveying, or geomatics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting technical marks in concrete slabs.
• Site preparation, maintenance, and clean-up.
• Equipment set up and maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Job description

Xradar is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Concrete Coring Technician Trainee to join the team in Burnaby, BC! This is a great opportunity to grow your career in the field. This role can be mentally and physically fulfilling, but you will never face the same challenges twice!

As our Concrete Coring Technician Trainee, your day-to-day responsibilities may include :

• Interpreting technical marks in concrete slabs to make holes and openings within concrete structures
• Site preparation, maintenance, and clean-up
• Equipment set up and maintenance
• Following all health and safety protocols

On your resume, we will be looking for the following :

• Valid class 5 BC driver's license as required for use of company vehicle
• Previous construction or trade experience is an asset
• Experience in geophysical surveys, land surveying, or geomatics is an asset

During the interview process, we will be looking for :

• How you demonstrate our shared value set of excellence (pushing yourself to be the very best), innovation (your ability to try new things and be okay with failing), community (how you give to your community, either micro or macro) and honesty (how you own your mistakes, even if it might mean you dont always look as good as you hoped!)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills : your ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with a positive, proactive attitude. This includes understanding how to read a room and meet the needs of the team!
• Examples of excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills through asking good questions and completing solid analysis
• Examples of your ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as collaboratively across several teams
• Knowledge or interest of underground utility construction methods
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Why Xradar?

• Competitive base wage of $27.00 - $32.00 / hour
• Customizable benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, and RRSP options
• Paid sick days to care for you or your immediate family
• Structured training program where youll become familiarized with the industry methodologies and a commitment to professional growth
• Company holidays : we go camping in the summer and skiing in the winter!

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality :

Xradar is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in building an environment that is inclusive and supportive for all individuals regardless of ancestry, race, colour, religion (including religious dress) or creed, national, ethnic or social origin, including caste, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, or other protected categories as provided by human rights legislation. Our goal is to build an organization that supports diversity inside out!

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter online (ideally, in one document!). While we thank all candidates who apply, only those deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.

About Xradar

Xradar is one of the largest and most experienced providers of Ground Penetrating (GPR) services in Canada and is a rapidly growing company with offices across Canada. Our main line of work involves Concrete Scanning, Concrete Core Drilling, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys, Utility Locating and Shallow Geophysical Surveys. We are a COR certified company with strict safe work environment procedures.

Our greatest strength is our people, a team of remarkably talented, vibrant, and encouraging individuals. As a growing business, we encourage new ideas and promote career development within the company. Xradar is proud to be 100% employee owned.

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Technician Trainee • Burnaby, BC, Canada