Co-op Material Testing Technician

Your Employer:

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who we are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Englobe Calgary, Alberta office, is pleased to offer a co-operative opportunity to ambitious Civil Engineering/Technology Students.

Reporting to the Materials Team Leads you will spend your 8-month co-op program, May - December (or 2 consecutive 4-month terms) assisting our team in the field.

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Your Contribution:

Your main responsibilities

Students will have the opportunity to be trained and to perform some of the following tasks:

• Field testing of civil construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
• Learn about construction equipment, sequencing, and drawings
• Compaction testing of soils, aggregates and asphalt
• Concrete testing; casting cylinders and performing slump and air measurements
• Asphalt testing; Marshall analysis, pavement coring, and onsite sampling
• Preparing daily test summary reports
• Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules.

Your Profile:

What makes you unique

• A Civil Engineering Student in recognized Canadian College or University.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs of weight
• Must be very safety conscious
• CSA approved laced steel-toed boots.
• Alcohol and drug testing may be required upon arrival.
• Must be able to work outside of normal working hours and any overtime assigned.

What makes Englobe unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service;
• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

What our employees say about us

At Englobe, I've found more than a job, I've found a welcoming, human and stimulating environment. What I appreciate most is the warm atmosphere and the respect accorded to everyone. Your support, patience and encouragement have been enormously important. Thanks to you, I was able to adapt to a new life, a new country and a new rhythm. I felt welcomed, guided and in my place. For me, Englobe is a place where I can grow professionally while maintaining a good life balance. Thank you Englobe, as we say back home, dieureudieuff Englobe. - Materials testing technician

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