Concrete Coring Technician, Trainee

As Xradar’s next **Concrete Coring Technician - Trainee, **you will be supported and encouraged to grow with every opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to receive training and start a career in the field. This role can be both mentally and physically fulfilling but you will never face the same challenges twice

**As our Concrete Coring Technician - Trainee, your day-to-day responsibilities may include**:

- Interpreting technical marks in concrete slabs to make holes and openings within concrete structures
- Site preparation, maintenance, and clean-up
- Equipment set up and maintenance
- Following all health and safety protocols

**On your resume, we will be looking for the following**:

- Valid class 5 BC driver's license as required for use of company vehicle
- Previous construction or trade experience is an asset
- Experience in geophysical surveys, land surveying, or geomatics is an asset

**During the interview process, we will be looking for**:

- How you demonstrate our shared value set of excellence (pushing yourself to be the very best), innovation (your ability to try new things and be okay with failing), community (how you give to your community, either micro or macro) and honesty (how you own your mistakes, even if it might mean you don’t always look as good as you hoped)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills: your ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with a positive, proactive attitude. This includes understanding how to read a room and meet the needs of the team
- Examples of excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills through asking good questions and completing solid analysis
- Examples of your ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as collaboratively across several teams
- Knowledge or interest of underground utility construction methods
- Ability to work in all weather conditions

**What’s in it for you**:

- Customizable benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, and RRSP options
- Every other Friday off and paid sick days to care for you or your immediate family
- Structured training program where you’ll become familiarized with the industry methodologies
- Company holidays: we go camping in the summer and skiing in the winter
- Opportunity to become an employee-owner after 12-months of employment
- Training wage of $25.20 - $28/Hour DOE. On completion of training you will be raised to $29.40 - $33 DOE. Wages rise there after with experience, responsibilities and skills.

**Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality**:
Xradar is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in building an environment that is inclusive and supportive for all individuals regardless of ancestry, race, colour, religion (including religious dress) or creed, national, ethnic or social origin, including caste, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, or other protected categories as provided by human rights legislation. Our goal is to build an organization that supports diversity inside out

**To Apply**

**About Xradar**

Xradar is one of the largest and most experienced providers of Ground Penetrating (GPR) services in Canada and is a rapidly growing company with offices across Canada. Our main line of work involves Concrete Scanning, Concrete Core Drilling, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys, Utility Locating and Shallow Geophysical Surveys. We are a COR certified company with strict safe work environment procedures.

Our greatest strength is our people, a team of remarkably talented, vibrant, and encouraging individuals. As a growing business, we encourage new ideas and promote career development within the company. Xradar is proud to be 100% employee owned.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.20-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location