Geotechnical Technician - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

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Terraprobe Inc. is looking for a Geotechnical Technician to join our team in our SUDBURY office. We offer an excellent work environment, great support, and mentorship as well as an opportunity to work on a wide variety of challenging projects that provides for excellent career growth opportunities.For this position, the candidate would be expected to work in the field to get familiar with aspects of geotechnical engineering. The candidate would be exposed to soil sampling protocols. With experience, the candidate would become exposed to field investigations consisting of borehole drilling and test pits.Responsibilities:Familiar with concrete testing/sampling.Familiar with compaction testing using a nuclear gauge.Familiar with field work- soil drilling supervision and soil sampling.Familiar with soil laboratory testing.Must have good documentation skills for field notes.Good computer skills and familiar with the following software programs - WordPerfect, Excel,Word, AutoCAD.Must have good personality to interact and liaise with clients.C. Tech or C.E.T. (Technician) or must be eligible to register.Own vehicleRequirements:C. Tech, C. E. T. designation or must be eligible to register.CCIL/ CSA certified concrete technician Type Q & Type RCCIL Asphalt Type B (HMA) certified technician.Certified Nuclear Density gauge operator (Radsafe Certification & TDGA Training provided).Valid driver’s license and vehicle.Experience in the geotechnical field of engineering.Ability to work overtime hours as required to satisfy client demands during peak periods.Work independently under the Branch Manager.4-5 years experience in a similar field.Compensation:Full-Time PositionHourly rate will depend on experience.Vehicle mileage expense.At Terraprobe Inc., we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.Terraprobe Inc. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact glaidman@terraprobe.ca or by phone at (905) 796 - 2650. Terraprobe Inc. will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.About Terraprobe Inc.:Incorporated in 1977 in Brampton near Toronto (Head Office), Terraprobe also has branch offices in Barrie, Sudbury, and Stoney Creek to serve central and northern Ontario, Canada. Professional staff totals over 200, including over 35 professionals consisting of engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental engineers. We provide services in: Design & Investigation Services Geotechnical Engineering Hydrogeological Engineering Environmental Engineering Geostructural Engineering Construction Services Engineering Field Verification / Inspection Materials Testing Excavation Shoring Monitoring Building Sciences / Steel / Roofing Inspection Soil / Concrete / Asphalt Laboratory Testing