Laboratory Technician

Are you looking for an opportunity to…

• Work in a high energy team?
• Showcase your organizational skills?
• Positively impact your work environment?
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with high expectations for quality and technical excellence?

What makes us stand out?

Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms, we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:

• our global reputation for technical excellence
• our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
• our creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams
• our size, large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name
• everyone maintains a technical focus

What you would engage in:

Our focus is on the application of critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. If continuing your career journey with us, you would be part of our Mining Environmental Group, based out of our Vancouver laboratory. The role of Laboratory Technician will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Conduct tests of foreign and Canadian soils
• Support internal clients with assigned lab and field equipment related to geotechnical field tests
• Carry out laboratory index tests
• Maintain equipment, including calibration, to ensure standards are met.
• Compile test data, analyze, and preparation of results
• Interpret and evaluate test results

What we require:

We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:

• A diploma in engineering technology or a degree in civil engineering, with a track record of continued development
• At least one year experience related to geotechnical testing
• Familiarity with ASTM standards
• Ability for CCIL Certification (C&D)
• Experience in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements

The salary for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary total rewards includes:

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and wellness days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Commitment to global Environmental Social Governance standards

We are a global organization committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.