Senior Asphalt Laboratory Engineering Technician

Senior Asphalt Laboratory Engineering Technician

Since 1911, we have been part of society’s progress on five continents … and we’re not done! Our teams bring together some of the most skilled professionals anywhere. People like you, who have the desire to stretch their talents. By joining AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc., you’re seizing the chance to grow with the leading consulting firm in Ontario and this opportunity will give you the chance to go further in your career.

We are currently seeking a Senior Asphalt Laboratory Engineering Technician (Toronto-Vaughan Lab) to join our diverse and experienced team.

Location: Vaughan, ON.

How will you contribute to the team?

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 senior full-time position will provide comprehensive training in health and safety as well as performing materials testing on various construction materials such as asphalt, asphalt cement, asphalt emulsions, etc. 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 Asphalt Laboratory Engineering Technician, specifically the application of material properties in construction. 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 asphalt, asphalt cement, asphalt emulsions, etc.

• High and advanced complexity of asphalt materials testing.

• Marshall and/or Superpave Mix Design testing (CCIL Type "A" Lab Certification).

• Marshall and/or Superpave Mix Compliance testing (CCIL Type "B" Lab Certification).

• Reports test results to Laboratory Supervisor and other technicians in verbal and written form timely and effective.

• Capability to calibrate, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform routine repairs to laboratory instrumentation.

• Informs of deviations from expected or specified laboratory testing methods and suggests explanations or further inquiries.

• Participate in functional team activities including safety, housekeeping, training, ordering and maintaining supplies for the laboratory, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

• Review MTO Laboratory Testing Methods and OPSS 1150 and 1151 specifications.

• Possibility of travel to various work sites across Ontario to assist with field sampling (Ministry of Transportation Ontario Superpave Correlation Sampling, etc.).

What will you contribute?

• Perusing the College diploma in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering Technology Programs.

• Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) certified for asphalt testing.

• 3-5 years minimum applicable laboratory experience (familiarity with asphalt materials testing protocols).

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

• A good understanding of MS Office.

• Solid written and oral communication skills.

• A commitment to a culture of workplace safety.

• Ability to work and travel throughout the Province of Ontario.

• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated and a high level of energy.

• Available to work on different shifts and schedules.

• Available to work weekends on short notice.

• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules on short notice.

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

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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