Lab Manager/Senior Technician

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical and materials engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today!

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Technician to join our team in Saint John, NB as a Lab Manager. Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, you will work closely with an experienced team of engineers and technicians to become part of our dynamic team, primarily performing laboratory and field-testing services. Our team provides conventional and advanced field laboratory testing services for soil, rock, aggregate, and concrete.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with engineers and other technicians performing general duties consisting of both field and laboratory work including the following\:

• Manage staff and other resources to perform laboratory testing and construction monitoring/testing.
• Communication with project managers regarding scope of services and schedule.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, purchase, and certification of equipment, including nuclear density gauges.
• Maintain laboratory certifications for CCIL, ISO, and CMEC.
• Coordinate with other Stantec laboratories to balance workload and share resources as needed.
• Conduct various geotechnical construction inspections such as footing and founding level inspections, test pit inspection, reinforcing steel inspections, proof roll and subgrade inspection and attend regular construction meetings.
• Geotechnical field testing such as caisson installation, piling supervision, rock anchor testing; observation of deep foundation installation and piezometer installation and measurements.
• Construction quality control/quality assurance and preparation of quality documents.
• Mentoring, coaching and training of technical staff as required.
• Assist with field and laboratory testing of soils/concrete/asphalt.
• Assistance with proposal and report preparation in the office.
• Perform quality control reviews of laboratory and field results, and issue final reports.
• Promote safe work practices for laboratory and field activities.
• Other general field and office related duties.