Geotechnical Field Technologist

**About Strum Consulting** Strum Consulting is a growing company with diverse projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Strum provides engineering, surveying, and environmental services for a range of clients in the fields of renewable energy, transportation, contaminated sites, and property development. Since 1995, Strum has provided a work environment that encourages career development while maintaining a work/life balance. We offer competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and an excellent benefits package, and we currently have offices in several locations. **The Opportunity** Strum is currently looking to expand our Geotechnical team and has an opening in our Halifax office for a Geotechnical Field Technologist to join our team. **Responsibilities** * Adhering to Strum’s health and safety program and ensuring safety procedures and protocols are followed and improved/revised if/as necessary. * Materials testing on interesting construction projects including testing and sampling concrete, soil and asphalt. * Construction monitoring and inspection. * Geotechnical investigations including borehole and test pits. * Geotechnical laboratory testing. * Collection of accurate data in the field using various types of equipment. * Compilation of clear, concise, and accurate field notes. * Data tabulation and analysis. * Technical report writing for the above-noted projects. * Estimation of project budgets and assistance with proposal preparation. **Qualifications** * Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of biologists, engineers, and technicians. * Must possess a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment to a high degree of detail. * The successful candidate will need to use their own vehicle for work travel purposes, have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and be willing to travel to projects located throughout Atlantic Canada. Formal education is not required for this role and we are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Comprehensive in-house training will be provided. **Commitment to Diversity, Equity and inclusion:** Strum Consulting is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. Strum Consulting welcomes qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or people with disabilities. We encourage applicants from minority groups, women, racialized groups, Indigenous heritage and LGBTQIA+ community to self identify. Please contact us at careers@strum.com if any accommodations are required at any stage of the hiring process. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * On-site parking * Paid time off * RRSP match Application question(