Geotechnical Co-op Student

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada's premier firms specializing in professional engineering services and environmental sciences.

With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects through different stages in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

Why choose Englobe?

When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.

And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

As a Geotechnical Technician (Co-op May- December), you will work in collaboration with the Geotechnical team

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules
• Sampling and Laboratory testing of soils, concrete and asphalt including sieve analyses, hydrometers, Atterberg Limits and Proctors;
• QA/QC Inspection of asphalt pavement, waterproofing, rebar, formwork, concrete placement, etc.;
• Field testing of soils, and asphalt using a nuclear density gauge
• In-situ coring of asphalt and concrete;
• Preparation of inspection and test reports;
• Participate in activities related to the quality system;
• Observe excavation, backfill, and compaction at construction sites including earthwork and foundation construction;
• Draft inspection reports
• Observe and log pile driving measurements
• Other related construction inspection

• High school diploma
• Studying in a program related to Civil or Mining Engineering and eligible for a Summer Co-op term;
• Experience in construction materials testing (asset);
• Good oral and written English communication skills;
• Ability to sample up to 25kg of materials continuously;
• Ability to read engineering drawings;
• Ability to discuss issues on the site with the inspector and contractor
• Ability to work shift, overtime and week-ends;
• Familiar with field and lab testing equipment (nuclear gauge, sieve and proctor equipment)
• A valid driver's license;
• Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety