Geotechnical Laboratory

DS Consultants Ltd (DS) is a consulting engineering firm which specializes in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, materials inspection, and testing. Our head office is located in Vaughan with branch offices located in Barrie, Cambridge, and Hamilton (Stoney Creek). Our team currently consists of 120 highly qualified and experienced engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and support staff.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide technical services in a field and office environment.
- Supervise and/or carry out site geotechnical inspections of construction work and materials testing.
- Conduct in situ testing of various materials on construction sites, compaction testing and testing of concrete and asphalt.
- Conduct various laboratory tests, i.e., water content determination, Grain Size Analyses (Sieve and Hydrometer tests), Atterberg limits tests, laboratory proctor tests.
- Participate in a team environment and strong communicator.
- Strong workplace health and safety practices.
- Work with and provide support to other members of the field technician group in assisting with other field and office activities as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Civil Engineering diploma, preferably with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering.
- CCIL Certifications in asphalt and concrete an asset.
- 3-5 years field experience of soil and asphalt compaction, concrete testing, subgrade evaluation.
- Previous experience working as a geotechnical technician preferred.
- Knowledge of drilling procedures is an asset.
- Must own a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a valid (G-Level) Ontario Driver's License.
- Must be mobile and willing to work on a combination of field and office work, as travel will be required.
- Excellent computer skills, proficiency with common industry software is required.
- Flexible, well organized, interested in technical and personal advancement, able to carry out assignments with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong report writing skills and verbal communication in English are essential.
- You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively and to proactively respond to time-sensitive issues.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Seasonal
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Mandatory Mask wearing policy, social distancing

**Experience**:

- CCIL Certifications in asphalt and concrete are an asset: 1 year (required)
- in asphalt compaction, concrete testing, subgrade evaluation: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-05