Geotechnical Laboratory Student

1 week ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada WSP Full time
**CO-OP Student Geotechnical Laboratory

**A day in the life: - You'll be carrying out laboratory tests to known industry standards on soils, aggregates as well as concrete and other construction materials as required;

  • You'll be participating in relevant CCIL certifications as needed, and ensuring prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results;
  • You'll be completing accurate and concise data gathering for a variety of test methods in a manner suitable for efficient data entry of test results to produce a final and accurate report;
  • You'll be supporting equipment calibration, maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory;
  • You'll be participating in the laboratory quality control program, supporting internal/external audits and assisting in the identification and investigation as well as communicating of nonconformances to the Lab Lead;
  • You'll be supporting sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples; You'll be interacting with staff in the Office including field technicians and technologists, administrative and professional staff, as well as with some clients.
**What you'll bring to WSP: - Enrolment in a post-secondary technical education in Civil Engineering/Technology or related discipline;

  • Previous experience in Geotechnical/Materials laboratory is preferred;
  • Individual certification with the Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories preferred;
  • Time management skills, organizational skills, independent thinking skills, problemsolving and analytical skills;
  • Ability to take direction and work independently as well as be a team member and collaborate with other lab personnel;
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and ability to schedule and coordinate multiple tasks and assignments;
  • Accurate and efficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with data entry, data interpretation and report generating skills;
  • Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude
  • Safety oriented attitude; current First Aid and WHMIS training will be considered an asset

Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $20.50/hr -$31.25/hr


WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.



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