Our client, an Alberta-based multidisciplinary engineering and surveying firm, is seeking a Geotechnical Field Supervisor out of their Calgary office. This is a permanent, full-time role, paying 80-85k, or more, depending on experience, including a competitive benefits and vacation package. The successful candidate will be the regional lead, overseeing geotechnical field staff in the Calgary area and reporting to the Geotechnical Field & Lab Manager.
Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise and schedule a team of technicians conducting field testing of aggregate, soils,
concrete, and asphalt.
• Complete field training and mentoring of new staff members.
• Review, revise, and submit daily field test reports from the Materials Technicians to the
required Project Managers, clients, sub-consultants, and contractors.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of all Beairsto field procedures and provide co-worker
support to ensure proper safety and quality guidelines are maintained.
• Learn and apply related ASTM, ATT, or CSA test procedures.
• Review, comprehend, and communicate to Materials Technicians project drawings and
specifications to ensure proper field-testing procedures are being followed.
• Be responsible for the Materials Technicians following proper safety, wearing PPE, and
using equipment properly by completing field audits.
• Actively support, engage, comply, and provide feedback for BASE’s Health and Safety
Program.
• Training, calibration(s), maintenance, and daily supervision of the BASE nuclear gauge
program.
• Support the Geotechnical Lab & Field Manager with various field or additional duties.
External Certification Duties and Responsibilities:
• Complete CCIL concrete and aggregate certification, the required regional program
requirements, and assist the Supervising Professional and Geotechnical Field & Lab
Manager with overall program compliance.
• Performing, recording, and maintaining compliance for routine field-testing equipment
maintenance and calibration.
• Complete the regional asset management and supervision of field-testing equipment.
• Complete the regional hiring and dismissal process of local field Materials Technicians.
• Actively engage, comply, and complete the regional requirements for the Radiation Safety
Program as a Regional RSO.
• Support the Geotechnical Lab & Field Manager with various lab, field, or additional duties.
Qualifications:
• Technical diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of progressive supervisory
work-related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work in
both individual and team environments.
• Experience establishing and maintaining client relationships.
• Previous knowledge and experience with related ASTM, ATT, or CSA test procedures.
• Ability to review, provide feedback, and communicate field and laboratory report data.
• Ability to review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Technical competence, analytical abilities, and attention to details.
• Class 5 Drivers License in good standing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing programs.
• Valid CCIL and/or CSA concrete and aggregate certification(s).
• Able to travel and work a flexible / rotating schedule to support field and construction
projects.
• Geotechnical engineering investigations, inspections, and reporting experience would be
an asset (specifically geotechnical field drilling, pile construction inspections, foundation
bearing inspections, proof rolls, etc.).
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment would be considered an asset,
specifically materials testing, including aggregate, soils, concrete, and/or asphalt.
Qualities:
• Detail oriented and technically trained
• Ability to supervise field and laboratory Materials Technicians.
• Ability to review, revise, and send required field and laboratory testing reports to the
required individuals.
• Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key
objectives and tactics necessary to achieve project goals.
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong time management and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively
engage clients and contractors.
• Ability to learn new tasks, procedures, knowledge, and change tasks efficiently.
• Ability to meet strict scheduling or reporting deadlines when required by clients.
• Ability to represent the company’s best interest while completing the required tasks.
Candidates can submit their resumes for consideration to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com with the wording “Geotechnical Field Supervisor” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
