Intermediate Geological Technician

Discover your full potential At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than **550** locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — **27,000 associates** working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

**Some of the Responsibilities You May Have**:

- Drill core management - checking run markers, labelling, and racking core boxes.
- Core orientation - docking oriented core, marking orientation and cut lines, recording QA/QC information on a strip log.
- Complete meter marks, RQD, magnetic susceptibility, box ends, specific gravity, box tags, photographs, and data entry.
- Inform the geology and engineering team of any problems with the drill core or with the core processing procedures.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests.
- Assisting with the management of technical field and laboratory staff.
- Management of small to medium quality control and quality assurance projects.
- Able to provide quality control and quality assurance on a variety of laboratory and field-testing projects.
- Performing field testing and laboratory testing of soil, aggregate and asphalt concrete including sieve analysis, density testing using nuclear density gauges, preparation of Proctors and Marshall molds, asphalt cement content, sand equivalents, Atterberg limits and moisture content.
- Preparing of field and testing reports.
- Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Services Diploma from recognized Technical School.
- Demonstrated practical hands-on design, construction administration and project management expertise (i.e. related office and field experience) is an asset but not required.
- Prior Borehole logging experience would be considered an asset but is not required.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ArcGIS, AutoCad.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, listening and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
- Must be willing to travel and work in a field setting away from headquarters.
- CSA approved Steel Toed Safety Boots required.

**What Makes Tetra Tech A Great Place to Work**:

- Benefits starting day one of employment.
- Competitive base salary.
- Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
- Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
- Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
- Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
- You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
- Tetra Tech is a global company with over 27,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
- Opportunity for advancement within our Arctic engineering group and within Tetra Tech globally.

**Additional Information**
- Some project opportunities may require additional travel from your home office location.
- Tetra Tech will provide a suitable work vehicle for jobs as required.
- Tetra Tech anticipates that this position will be required to work some overtime. This position is eligible for paid or banked overtime.
- In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a generous benefit package and shareholding opportunities in our parent company Tetra Tech.

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).

We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, a