Field Technician, Geotechnical and Construction/Materials Testing (Port Hope)

at  Cambium Inc

Job Description:
Status: Full-time, Contract (6-8 months) - Also open to co-op students and placement students
Location: Port Hope, ON
Apply by: April 22, 2024
Salary Range: $21-$25/hour (commensurate with experience)

WHY WORK WITH CAMBIUM?

You want to be a part of a successful, dynamic and fast-growing consulting and engineering company built on quality people doing quality work in a rewarding environment. We help build Ontario. We have offices in Ottawa, Whitby, Barrie, Kingston, and Peterborough.
Our team is fun and friendly. Whether it’s trips to sporting events, movie nights, monthly socials, or weekend retreats, our team likes to have a good time together.
Our team is hard-working. You’ll need to be flexible and able to manage priorities. Sometimes the days are long. But you are always compensated for your efforts. And we support balance with generous paid time off entitlements.
Our team is proud. Donating a portion of our net income each year to important causes and events. Winning awards. You’ll find it easy to feel good about working with Cambium.
Cambium is a successful consulting and engineering company built on quality people doing great work in a rewarding environment. It’s our team that makes us unique.
And…our team is growing! We are currently seeking a Construction/Materials Testing Technician to join our team.

Please Note: This role will be supporting projects within the Port Hope area.

• Conducting fieldwork associated with a wide range of projects including, granular compaction testing using nuclear density gauge, testing and monitoring placement of concrete, compaction testing and placement monitoring of asphalt, aggregate and material sampling at job sites, independent field reviews of various stages of civil construction, sampling of media, observing and monitoring work practices on construction and development projects, surveys and assessments, and supporting intrusive investigations.
• Filing and management of all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation and writing.
• Collection of field data, including interviewing of third parties, and compilation of field notes, and photographs.
• Coordinate and liaison with contractors and vendors

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a Geotechnical or Civil Engineering College or University program or relevant experience.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills with fluency (reading, writing and oral) in English.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Conducting fieldwork associated with a wide range of projects including, granular compaction testing using nuclear density gauge, testing and monitoring placement of concrete, compaction testing and placement monitoring of asphalt, aggregate and material sampling at job sites, independent field reviews of various stages of civil construction, sampling of media, observing and monitoring work practices on construction and development projects, surveys and assessments, and supporting intrusive investigations.
• Filing and management of all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation and writing.
• Collection of field data, including interviewing of third parties, and compilation of field notes, and photographs.
• Coordinate and liaison with contractors and vendor