Junior or Intermediate Technician

Clifton•Saskatoon, SK

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Clifton employs the industry’s leaders in geotechnical, environmental, civil, geological, water resources, and transportation engineering, utilizing our diverse specialists to meet the various needs of our clients. When you join the team at Clifton, your contributions are recognized and appreciated. Our employees receive an attractive compensation package that includes health benefits, a pension plan, and a competitive salary. Clifton is currently searching for a Junior or Intermediate Materials Technician to join our Saskatoon office. Responsible for performing a variety of routine materials testing duties, you will assist in the delivery of high-quality field and laboratory testing services. This role reports directly to the Regional Lab Manager as part of Clifton’s Materials Engineering Practice Group.

Requirements

High School diploma of equivalent.
Minimum of one to four (1-4) years of materials testing civil construction practices and relevant testing standards (CSA, ASTM, ACI).
Must have valid Class 5 Driver’s License and provide a clean Driver’s Abstract.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word and Excel).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, on site, outside and in remote locations for periods of time, tolerating variable weather conditions.
Willing to work overtime, including long hours, night shifts or weekends, for potentially extended periods of time.
Proficient at report writing, reviewing, and interpretation of results.
Provide reliable, value added service to our clients with continual improvement.
Contribute to a positive work environment, conducting oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
Must work well in fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Ability to assess and initiate tasks independently and coordinate with other members of the team as necessary.
Continued attention to safety and safe work practices, with a strong workplace safety orientation.

Nice To Haves

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized college or university considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Conducting field and lab testing and documentation for quality control and quality assurance purposes (primarily asphalt, concrete, and aggregates/soils), with an emphasis on learning the requirements of the project or job assigned and delivering these services accordingly.
Providing accurate, detailed, and timely sampling and submittal of detailed reports of all inspection and testing work completed.
Assisting lab manager and supervisors with coordination of staff and resources.
Training junior staff on all testing provided, with an attention to quality and efficiency.
Providing high quality service to all clients and stakeholders of the project.
Liaising with contractor’s and client representatives to provide reliable, value-added service.
Knowledge of CSA and ASTM testing methods and standards with a proven ability to handle non-conformance issues.
Physical requirements: frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50lbs, standing for extended periods of time, squatting, walking over rough terrain, and other repetitive movements.