Junior Geotechnical Technologist

Overview

Conduct field and lab testing of soils, aggregates, and asphalt while supporting QC/QA.

Key Responsibilities

• proctor testing
• field testing
• lab testing
• drilling projects
• qa/qc
• safety reporting

Tasks

-Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns. -Preparation of Proctors and Marshall molds, asphalt cement content, sand equivalents, Atterberg limits and moisture content, including evaluation and reporting of properties and characteristics. -Assisting in preparation of field and testing reports. -Performing field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, and asphalt concrete including, soil and aggregate sieve analysis, density testing using nuclear density gauges. -Completing drilling projects throughout the NWT and Nunavut. -Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. -Assisting in providing quality control and quality assurance on a variety of laboratory and field-testing projects.

Requirements

• civil diploma
• driver license
• materials testing
• problem solving
• team player
• travel

What You Bring

-Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the Practice by being a team player. -Be physically capable of performing the manual labour duties required. -Some materials testing experience would be considered an asset. -Previous experience working in engineering consulting would be considered an asset. -Excellent analytical, problem solving and listening skills. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to properly document sampling and testing information in an accurate and timely fashion. -CSA approved Steel Toed Safety Boots required. -Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and must provide current drivers abstract when applying, preference will be given to candidates with a clean driving record. -Civil Engineering or Civil Technology diploma. -Must be willing to travel and work in a field setting away from headquarters.

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Benefits

-Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. -Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. -Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment. -Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times. -Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field. -We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.

About Tetra Tech

-Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure. -It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors. -Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure. -Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

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