Field and Laboratory Technician

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Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Field and Laboratory Technician to join our team in Prince George, British Columbia. This is a seasonal hourly paid position for the duration of the construction season. Applications are welcome from qualified candidates including post‑secondary summer students.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

• Provide construction inspection and quality control/assurance testing for various infrastructure and transportation projects;
• Conduct field compaction testing of soils;
• Carry out construction inspection for various projects;
• Carry out field concrete testing as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
• Laboratory testing of field materials;
• Ensure all work conforms to CCIL, ASTM and other company and industry standards;
• Effectively communicate results and observations to clients, contractors and project engineers verbally and in written formats;
• Liaise with project engineers and client’s site representatives; and,
• Travelling to local, and remote construction sites.

• High school diploma;
• Class 5 driver’s license;
• Completion of a related post‑secondary program in Engineering Technology is an asset;
• Experience carrying out concrete and compaction testing is an asset;
• Experience conducting pile construction monitoring is an asset;
• Concrete Testing Certificate from CCIL/CSA is an asset;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word‑processing);
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, with the ability to work out of town for extended periods, overtime, weekends and nights is required;
• Shift work may be required depending on workload and client/project needs;
• Criminal Record Check will be conducted; and,
• 3 Year Driver’s Abstract and a Claims Experience Letter will be requested upon hiring.

• $23.50 – $30.00 per hour.
• The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.
• The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.
• Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.

Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us! Here are the benefits of working for us in Prince George:

• Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
• Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian‑owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high‑value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.

To make a difference for people.