Senior Geotechnical and Materials Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
Your Opportunity Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is looking for a Senior Geotechnical and Materials Technician to join our team in Saint John, NB. Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will work closely with an experienced team of engineers and technicians to become part of our dynamic team and perform laboratory and field-testing services. Our team provides conventional and advanced field laboratory testing services for soil, rock, aggregate, and concrete.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conduct various geotechnical construction inspections such as footing and foundation level inspections, drill investigations, test pit inspections, reinforcing steel inspections, proof roll and subgrade inspections, and attend regular construction meetings
- Complete geotechnical field-testing activities, including caisson installation, piling supervision, rock anchor testing, observation of deep foundation installation, and piezometer installation and measurements
- Conduct construction quality control/quality assurance tasks and prepare quality documents
- Mentor, coach, and train junior technical staff as required
- Assist with field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt
- Promote safe work practices for laboratory and field activities
- Operate computerized and digital testing equipment
- Concrete field testing
- Compaction monitoring
- Asphalt inspection
- Inspect contractor activity
- Interact with Materials and Geotechnical Engineers routinely
- Ensure laboratory testing equipment is accurate, in good condition, and meets the calibration requirements according to the manufacturer’s recommendations
- Continue to improve your technical abilities and certifications within the framework of laboratory areas of practice
- Other general field and lab-related duties
Your Capabilities And Credentials
- Current registration with New Brunswick and holds designation as C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Tech.(Eng.)
- Experience with laboratory soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures
- Experience managing materials testing and construction field review projects
- CCIL Certification for soils, concrete, and asphalt would be an asset
- Working knowledge of soil sampling techniques and construction methodology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Willingness to be a team player with a strong ability to work independently
- Energetic team player with a commitment to superior client service
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Able and willing to work away from home
- Committed to upholding and demonstrating a strong focus on Stantec's health and safety culture
- Capable of repeatedly lifting 25kg test samples
- Ability to work overtime in peak periods
- Able to traverse uneven ground will be required
- Valid Driver's License is required
Education And Experience
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience Possess or be able to obtain a valid New Brunswick driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. Some time will be spent in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.
About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | NB | Saint John
Organization: BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/08/2025 05:08:31
Req ID: 1001886
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
Senior Geotechnical and Materials Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
Your Opportunity Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is looking for a Senior Geotechnical and Materials Technician to join our team in Saint John, NB. Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will work closely with an experienced team of engineers and technicians to become part of our dynamic team and perform laboratory and field-testing services. Our team provides conventional and advanced field laboratory testing services for soil, rock, aggregate, and concrete.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conduct various geotechnical construction inspections such as footing and foundation level inspections, drill investigations, test pit inspections, reinforcing steel inspections, proof roll and subgrade inspections, and attend regular construction meetings
- Complete geotechnical field-testing activities, including caisson installation, piling supervision, rock anchor testing, observation of deep foundation installation, and piezometer installation and measurements
- Conduct construction quality control/quality assurance tasks and prepare quality documents
- Mentor, coach, and train junior technical staff as required
- Assist with field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt
- Promote safe work practices for laboratory and field activities
- Operate computerized and digital testing equipment
- Concrete field testing
- Compaction monitoring
- Asphalt inspection
- Inspect contractor activity
- Interact with Materials and Geotechnical Engineers routinely
- Ensure laboratory testing equipment is accurate, in good condition, and meets the calibration requirements according to the manufacturer’s recommendations
- Continue to improve your technical abilities and certifications within the framework of laboratory areas of practice
- Other general field and lab-related duties
Your Capabilities And Credentials
- Current registration with New Brunswick and holds designation as C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Tech.(Eng.)
- Experience with laboratory soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures
- Experience managing materials testing and construction field review projects
- CCIL Certification for soils, concrete, and asphalt would be an asset
- Working knowledge of soil sampling techniques and construction methodology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Willingness to be a team player with a strong ability to work independently
- Energetic team player with a commitment to superior client service
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Able and willing to work away from home
- Committed to upholding and demonstrating a strong focus on Stantec's health and safety culture
- Capable of repeatedly lifting 25kg test samples
- Ability to work overtime in peak periods
- Able to traverse uneven ground will be required
- Valid Driver's License is required
Education And Experience
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience Possess or be able to obtain a valid New Brunswick driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. Some time will be spent in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.
About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | NB | Saint John
Organization: BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/08/2025 05:08:31
Req ID: 1001886
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.