Posting date: February 23, 2023

Job Title: Soils Testing Lab Assistant

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting number: EX23-196

Status: Limited position

Estimated Probable Duration: May 1, 2023 to November 24, 2023

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: $24.42 to $28.20 per hour

Initial Reporting Location: St. Clair Depot
Eligible to Work from Home: No

Section: Construction Services
Division: Engineering Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Chief Field Inspector.

1. Collect aggregate samples at the production source for granular testing and analysis and qualify aggregate stockpiles for use on CGS contracts and at depots. Liaise with contractors and aggregate producers to resolve deficiencies in product standards.

2. Collect concrete cylinders and asphalt samples; perform tests to ensure samples meet specifications.

3. Perform aggregate moisture/density lab proctor tests to obtain maximum density values for field compaction testing evaluations.

4. Qualify contractors’ compaction efforts on road aggregates and asphalt surface using radioactive compaction testing equipment.

5. Assist in the proper care, maintenance and calibrations on all lab testing equipment.

6. Interpret results of tests, keep detailed records and files.

7. Advise the Soils Testing Technician of the status of stockpile construction on the quality and quantity of aggregates during routine pit inspection.

8. May perform duties on a survey crew.

9. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Biology, plus some further short specialized training courses, such as M.T.C., M.O.E., etc.
• Up to six (6) months of soils testing experience.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in the use and operation of soils testing equipment and methods.
• Excellent use of English; both verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

How to Apply:

Résumés quoting EX23-196 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury’s Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at hrjobs@greatersudbury.ca or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

For further instructions on how to apply to this position, please visit our How to Apply section.

All City of Greater Sudbury employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's mandatory Vaccination Policy. Please do not submit your proof of vaccination with your resume. This information will only be required if you are selected as the candidate of choice.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining an equitable, inclusive, diverse and accessible work environment. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. To find out if you’re eligible and for more information, visit our Applicants Living Outside of Canada web page. If you received your education from an educational institution outside of Canada, a copy of your Word Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) document is required, along with your credentials. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.