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Location

Peterborough, ON | Canada

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Job description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Materials Technology Field Technician to join our Peterborough office, with flexible office work environment options available. To be successful, you must have a minimum of 3 years of material technology experience.

As a Materials Technology Field Technician, you will carry out materials testing services on-site for various construction projects within Peterborough and the surrounding area.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience ground-breaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you to join GHD

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Conducting compaction testing during Site grading and backfilling operations, including sampling soil and aggregates for laboratory analysis.
• Concrete and asphalt sampling and testing for various building and infrastructure projects.
• Support field staff in investigative work including concrete coring, tensile bond testing, dowel testing, test pit investigations, and site data collection.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Preference for enrollment in, or graduating from, a civil, geotechnical, or engineering program.
• Needs access to a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license to carry out Site inspections.

Expectations:

• Competent with using Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to lift and carry 23.7 kg (50 lbs.)
• Willingness to work a regular 40-hour work week and possible overtime up to a limit of 13 hours total per day.
• Willingness to travel up to 200 km per day.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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