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Who are we looking for?
We are seeking out hard-working and motivated individuals to join our Materials Technology Team as an Assistant Technician who will assist materials engineers to evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.
The role will be joining our Materials Technology Team at our Peterborough location. You will join a team of enthusiastic and dedicated technicians while operating under the supervision and mentorship of our civil and geotechnical engineering professionals.
This is an entry-level contract position, but intermediate and senior roles are available based on your experience and technical certifications within this service line. Full-time positions are based on availability and seasonal demands.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.
With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
Responsibilities
Data Collection and Analysis: Extract relevant data from information provided by others and input it into spreadsheets or standard formats.
Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Plant and Machinery Design and Installation: Install plant and machinery to the agreed design under close supervision to meet specified operational requirements, organizational engineering standards, and regulatory standards.
Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
Testing: Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.
Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
Technical Troubleshooting: Perform basic tasks in technical troubleshooting, such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and experiments and assisting in basic diagnostic actions.
Education
College diploma in a Geotechnical, Civil Engineering program or a Civil Engineering Technology or Construction.
Experience
General Experience: 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong communication skills.
CCIL certification or ACI level 1 and 2 certifications for concrete testing an asset
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Team player, cooperate with other staff, willing to work nights when required
Ability to meet challenging deadlines
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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.
