Lab Technician

**Come Join Us**

**_“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”_**

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in our **Sault Ste. Marie** location, the **Lab Technician** will report to the Laboratory Manager and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on in-house laboratory testing services for soils, aggregate, asphalt, concrete and construction materials. Using up to date equipment and approved methods, we provide lab testing, field testing and sample collection services to meet our client’s construction and geotechnical needs.

**What You’ll Do**:
As part of the TULLOCH Engineering team, you will:

- Carry out laboratory testing of soils, concrete and asphalt
- Perform regular equipment calibrations
- Monitor the placement of soil, granular materials and asphalt and carry out compaction testing using a density gauge
- Perform in lab testing according to specifications for soil, granular, asphalt and concrete
- Perform concrete slump, air test and cast test cylinders in the field
- Properly identify/classify soil types from samples
- Prepare daily, field and laboratory test reports and other client deliverables
- Liaise with laboratory manager, supervisors, and contractor personnel
- Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job._

**Who You Are**:

- You are excited to join a team that enjoys working together
- You are physically fit and willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- You are willing to travel
- You understand civil engineering and construction principles
- You are able to interpret testing procedures, construction drawings and specifications
- You make decisions and exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
- You can pivot and alter approach or recommendations to accomplish desired results
- You are not afraid to raise your hand when you need help or guidance
- You are trusted and provided freedom to work independently but also contribute to the overall team success

**What You Should Bring**:

- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a materials testing laboratory or a laboratory setting is considered an asset
- CCIL certification for concrete, soils and/or asphalt testing is considered an asset
- Experience with laboratory testing procedures
- Efficient and accurate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Data entry, data interpretation and report generating skills
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write accurate, detailed field reports and make recommendations
- High motivation with results-oriented focus
- Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
- Valid, Class G driver’s licence

**What We Offer You**:
TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing Engineering company:

- Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
- A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
- Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
- Coaching and mentoring programs
- Scholarship programs for family members
- Opportunities to travel and work across Canada

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