Materials Field Technician/Technologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. 

Your Opportunity

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that's rock solid. We perform geotechnical studies to solve pressing infrastructure and construction rehabilitation issues. Sometimes, we break new ground with our ideas. Other times, we're bringing stability to a project.

We are currently looking for students and early career professionals to work as Field Technicians (Seasonal or Co-op) within the Geotechnical and Materials Engineering department to be based out of our Calgary, AB office. 

Your Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will work closely with an impressive team of engineers and technologists, primarily performing field and laboratory QA/QC monitoring and testing services.  Primary duties may include:  

• Construction QA/QC Monitoring and Testing:
  • Field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, mortar and bituminous paving mixtures.
  • Fill placement and compaction monitoring.
  • Fresh and hardened concrete monitoring and testing.
  • Deep and shallow foundation construction.
  • Assisting in resolution of technical issues on construction sites.
  • Various other QA/QC field and laboratory testing services as required
• Reporting: You will be required to regularly complete detailed field and laboratory reports and submit them to the laboratory manager
• Operations:  You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the success of the project.  Promotion of our health and safety culture, client relations, training and mentoring of more junior staff, equipment and resources maintenance and management, and other related duties will be expected.  

Your Capabilities and Education 

• Have completed or are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering Diploma or Degree program.
• Energetic, team oriented player with a commitment to superior client service.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to communicate effectively with technical and management personnel remotely.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week (weekend and overtime work will be required, and up to 24 consecutive days of work as projects dictate)
• Available to work on out of town projects, typically 1 to 3 weeks but as long as 4 weeks at a time.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• CCIL/CSA certification for concrete field and laboratory testing is required. Training will be provided in order to receive the certification.
• Moderate lifting up to 20 Kg and traversing uneven ground will be required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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