Senior Materials Testing and Inspection Technician

Description

Your role at GEI. 

GEI is seeking respected professionals who aspire to have a positive impact on GEI’s growing design team and are interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of design, management, and technical leaders. GEI will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate across multiple practices to successfully deliver geotechnical, environmental, and hydrogeological design/engineering solutions for our clients in the Ontario Market.  

The Canadian operation of GEI is expanding in the Ontario market and GEI is looking for a Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Technician to join our existing technical team working on projects across Ontario. This position is based in GEI’s office in Barrie, Ontario with some flexibility for remote work, and includes regular full-time work (40 hours per week). 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

• Compaction testing using a nuclear densometer for engineered fill, bedding, backfill, granular base and sub-base, asphalt, etc.
• Sampling of soil, granulars and asphalt for laboratory testing.
• On-site concrete testing or sampling.
• Subgrade, foundation (shallow and deep), and reinforcing steel inspections.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing (i.e. water contents, hydrometers, etc.).
• Materials laboratory testing (i.e. proctors, granular sieves, concrete, etc.).
• General CAD design.
• Maintain testing equipment in a good condition and maintain calibration.
• Prepare field inspection reports.
• Communicate field results with contractors and supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications 

• College diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferred.
• Interested in teamwork, autonomous, and organized.
• Good physical condition.
• Valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle which may be used to travel to and from site.
• Ability to work out of town when needed.
• Available to work on different shifts and schedules.
• Available to work on weekends on short notice.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules on short notice.
• Ability to listen, learn, & apply as instructed by immediate supervisor.

We are GEI. 

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. 

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. 

With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. 

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.  

Employee-owned. Employee-focused. 

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here. 

GEI’s Total Rewards Package 

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipend
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder 
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.