Manager - Edmonton Lab & Materials Testing

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. 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 perform geotechnical studies to solve pressing infrastructure and construction rehabilitation issues. Sometimes, we break new ground with our ideas. Other times, we’re bringing stability to a project. 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!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Lab Manager for our Edmonton, AB geotechnical laboratory, which provides conventional and advanced field and laboratory testing services for soil, rock, aggregate, and concrete.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Having previous experience as a manager in a geotechnical/materials setting is preferred, but not required
• Current registration with ASET or APEGA and hold designation as C.Tech., C.E.T., P.Tech.(Eng.), or P.Eng
• Have experience with laboratory soil, concrete and asphalt testing procedures
• Have experience managing materials testing and construction field review projects
• Experience with AT (Alberta Transportation) projects and associated field and laboratory testing procedures would be a strong asset
• CCIL Certification for soils, concrete and asphalt would be and asset
• 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
• Maintain a doer-seller mindset
• Maintain a positive and a problem-solving attitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Hold a technician/technologist/engineering diploma from a recognized college or university.
Minimum 8 years’ prior experience in geotechnical laboratory and field testing.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. 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!
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-Alberta-Edmonton
Organization : BC-1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 5, 2024, 1:29:29 PM
Req ID: 24000432
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

• Managing clients and projects, including communicating with internal and external clients regarding scope of services and schedule.
• Actively take part in business development and collaboration efforts which may include connecting with both internal, and external clients, preparing proposals, attending client meetings as required. The business development efforts will be required to support the materials testing and the lab testing service offerings
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, purchase, and certification of equipment, including nuclear density gauges
• Maintain laboratory certifications for CCIL and ISO
• Hire, train, and supervise laboratory and field technicians/technologists
• Coordinate with other Stantec laboratories to balance workload and share resources as needed
• Prepare proposals for laboratory and field services
• Perform quality control reviews of laboratory and field results, and issue final reports
• Promote safe work practices for all laboratory and field activities