City : BURNABY

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Geotechnical Technologist - ( 240003T6 )

Description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. 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 push the boundaries as leaders and experts in our field and encourage our fellow team members to do the same. Join our team today!

Y our Opportunity

As an Intermediate Geotechnical Technologist you will have the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. Working in our Burnaby, British Columbia office where many of Stantec’s design projects take place, in this role the candidate will have the opportunity to exercise their technical and interpersonal skills while growing in their career. You will focus primarily performing field and laboratory QA/QC monitoring and testing services and planning and supervising geotechnical explorations under the direction of a Professional Engineer.

Your Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:

• Construction QA/QC Monitoring and Testing:

+ Field and laboratory testing of soil and aggregate

+ Fill placement and compaction monitoring.

+ Deep and shallow foundation construction.

+ Review of soil anchor testing

+ Assisting in resolution of technical issues on construction sites.

+ Various other QA/QC field and laboratory testing services as required

• Planning and supervision of geotechnical explorations, including but not limited to:

+ Mud rotary drilling

+ Solid/hollow stem auger drilling

+ Sonic

+ Rock Coring

• Vibration monitoring during heavy civil works or rock blasting
• Reporting. You will be required to regularly complete detailed field and laboratory reports and submit them to the Laboratory Supervisor / Project Manager as required.
• Task management of various projects (if required)
• Preparing GiNT logs and supporting Geotechnical Report preparation
• Proposal writing and assisting in business development initiatives

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, excel under minimal supervision, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Valid Canadian Driver’s Licence; must be willing to provide a driver’s abstract for review
• Current registration with ASTTBC and hold designation as a C.Tech. or AScT

Education and Experience

• Hold a technician / technologist diploma from a recognized college
• At least 7 years of experience with geotechnical construction and explorations
• Current registration with ASTTBC and hold designation as a C.Tech. or AScT
• Have knowledge of soil sampling techniques and construction methodology
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
• Willingness to be a team player with a strong ability to work independently
• Highly organized, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments, as you may be required to work overtime depending on our clients’ needs
• An understanding of ASTM standards as you will be required to know these standards to complete daily tasks

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods.

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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Salary Range(s):

• Lower Mainland $99,600 - Lower Mainland $149,500 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby

Organization : BC-1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 15, 2024, 9:15:14 AM

Req ID: 240003T6

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans