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Senior Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Technician

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Overview

In this position you will work as a key team member of the Toronto-Vaughan Materials Testing Laboratory team located in Vaughan, ON. The successful candidate will be mentored by a variety of highly specialized professionals and will gain valuable experience in the consulting industry.

This intermediate/ senior fulltime position will provide comprehensive training in health and safety as well as performing materials testing on various construction materials such as Soils, Aggregates, Concrete & Rock Cores. There is a strong requirement for QA/QC procedures, coordination of project testing, reporting, and teamwork.

This opportunity will introduce you to a great team, helping you build key skills that you will need as a Senior Geotechnical Materials Laboratory Technician, specifically the application of material properties in construction.

Your role

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Conducting materials testing in accordance with OPSS (Ontario Provincial Standards), AASHTO (The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) on various materials such as Soils, Aggregates, Concrete & Rock, etc.
  • Highly organized, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
  • Effectively communicating test results to the Laboratory Team Lead & Principal Engineer in verbal and written form, timely and effectively.
  • Participate in functional team activities including safety, housekeeping, training, ordering and maintaining supplies for the laboratory, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and directed.
Consulting & advisory Engineering

Location

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-150183

Salary range

-

About you

  • College diploma in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering Technology Programs.
  • 4-5 years minimum applicable laboratory experience (familiarity with Geotechnical and Materials testing protocols).
  • 4-5 years' experience conducting testing of Soils & Rock for engineering properties including but not limited to: Atterberg Limits, Hydrometers, Sieves, Moisture Contents, Visual Classifications, advanced lab testing of Various (Triaxial tests, Direct Shear, Consolidation and Permeability tests) Slake Durability, Point Load Testing etc.
  • Capability to calibrate, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform routine repair to laboratory instrumentation to ensure they operate at an optimal level.
  • Available to work weekends on short notice.
  • Ability to work and travel throughout the Province of Ontario (if required).
  • Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules on short notice.
  • Capable of regularly lifting 25 kg test samples as required by the applicable test procedure.
  • Valid Ontario Class G driver's license with a clean drivers abstract.
  • Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $65,000 - $89,300 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Local Candidates will be preferred, and no relocation package will be offered.
While AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc., would like to thank all those that apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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