Lab Technician (Thunder Bay)

LOCATION:Thunder Bay,
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full Time

Lab Technician

Pioneer Construction is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated employee with a proven record of safety and reliability to fill the position of Laboratory Technician in the Thunder Bay Area. The Lab Tech will need to be punctual, dependable and will require a high level of competence, motivation, professionalism, and independence. This is a full-time permanent position available with training, competitive wages and a benefits package.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aggregate and asphalt testing
• Timely and accurately prepare, analyze, and quantitation of test samples
• Prepare standard materials and calibrations when applicable
• Participate in lab quality control programs
• Clean and maintain test supplies and equipment as required
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment required to perform the work
• Willing to work shift work including some weekends if required
• Able to work out-of-town when required
• Display professionalism toward our company and customers
• Must maintain a clean and tidy work environment and equipment
• Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental, Human Resources policies
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Valid driver’s license and own means of transportation
• Diploma/degree from civil/mining engineering program is an asset
• Surface miner Common Core is an asset
• Aggregate and Asphalt CCIL certification is an asset
• ACI certification is an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of aggregate and asphalt testing is considered an asset
• Knowledge of concrete testing or related experience is considered an asset
• Experience in civil/mining engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to adapt to last-minute changes as dictated by the needs of our customers.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to lift in accordance with OHSA requirements (25-50lbs)

*Training will be provided for the right individual *

Perks & Benefits:

• Extended health benefits, dental, life insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company events
• Flexible hours
• Competitive salary

At Pioneer Construction we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Pioneer Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.