COOP Technician – Coquitlam, BC

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the COOP Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.
• This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a practical background, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a solid work ethic, coupled with gaining experience in the construction industry..

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Conduct Laboratory and field materials testing on concrete, soil and aggregate materials to within CCIL certification for Concrete and Aggregate.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing on materials and geotechnical for various clients throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
• Conduct field materials sampling on materials, geotechnical and environmental projects as required working with Engineering Manager and Senior Materials Technician.
• Carrying out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: The Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.
• The Coop Technician will not have personnel responsibility or authority.
• The Coop Technician will receive assignments from the Senior Materials Technician or EIT’s or the Engineering Manager, Construction Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completed at least two years of school in the Engineering Field (Civil Preferred).
• Available for minimum of four months paid work assignment.
• Ability to complete certification as a CCIL Concrete Technician for Field and for Laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in soil, aggregate, geotechnical and concrete materials testing.
• Familiar with civil engineering construction QA/QC inspection and test standards and procedures to ASTM and CSA standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format (Technical Memo’s for project need to be clear and legible).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language.
• Ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office software knowledge.

Salary & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this position is $23.00 – $24.00. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.