Geotechnical-Materials Testing Technician

Exp Global Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in Halifax as a key player in geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations. This full-time position offers the chance to work on exciting projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions for the built and natural environments. You'll engage in field inspections, laboratory testing, and client interactions, all while contributing to sustainable practices and community development. With a commitment to diversity and professional growth, this role provides a vibrant work environment and opportunities to excel in your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Range of Benefits

Access to Leading Edge Software

Eligibility for Bonus Programs

Collaborative Working Environment

Diverse Project Opportunities

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering technology diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and laboratory testing for construction projects.
• Prepare clear and concise inspection and testing reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Inspection

Laboratory Testing

Technical Communication

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

This opportunity offers a full-time career-oriented position with our growing and dynamic Earth and Environmental team. In this role, you’ll have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXP’s multidisciplinary team in Halifax Nova Scotia, within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most exciting projects!

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Project Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible mainly for various field inspections, the completion of laboratory testing, and associated reporting for laboratory testing and construction projects.
• Executing geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations. Including test pit and borehole investigations, logging and sampling of soils, groundwater, and bedrock.
• Executing laboratory materials testing (concrete compressive strength testing, grain size analysis, proctors, etc.) and field inspection work as may be necessary (asphalt – field compaction, concrete – field casting of concrete cylinders, slump, air content, and soil – field compaction testing).
• Executing assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of materials laboratory/field testing, geotechnical engineering, general construction, earth moving projects and civil engineering.
• Preparing clear and concise laboratory testing and field inspection reports, and review, as necessary, laboratory and field inspection reports.
• Interacting with clients to provide excellent service and quick response to their testing needs.
• Working in compliance with various standards and specifications, including EXPs internal QMS system.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Civil Engineering technology diploma from a recognized technical college, or equivalent experience. Eligibility for registration with TechNova preferred.
• Applies knowledge with CCIL, ASTM and CSA testing methodology and laboratory and field testing procedures.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – WORD, EXCEL). Experience with AutoCAD would be an asset.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle.

What EXP Can Offer:

• Competitive salary and full range of benefits.
• Access to leading edge software and technology.
• Eligibility to participate in company bonus programs.
• Vibrant, highly functional, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of local, regional, and national projects.
  

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About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

Job Info

• Job Identification 110261
• Posting Date 04/09/2025, 07:47 PM
• Degree Level Two Years College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 90 Lovett Lake Court, Halifax, NS, B3S0H6, CA