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About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Materials Lab Manager to join our growing team in Fort St. John, BC. The successful candidate will lead our team of Materials Testing Team for both field and laboratory testing projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Geotechnical and Civil Engineering teams to deliver construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance services. This role is best suited for an individual who is a self-starter and a go-getter, with the ability to work long hours during peak season to meet project deadlines!

McElhanney’s in-house materials testing laboratories deliver prompt, locally focused materials testing services throughout BC. Complementing our local laboratories, our fleet of mobile laboratories enables our qualified technicians to provide responsive on-site services, even in remote areas. We offer our services for the following project needs: construction aggregate testing, soil and concrete testing, and asphalt testing.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working with the Division and Branch Manager, develop and grow a team that will conduct, and be able to personally conduct the following tests:
• Experience performing field reviews of civil construction projects would be an asset
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff on materials testing projects in the field and in the laboratory
• Proposal preparation and business development, and assisting the Division Manager as needed for planning and marketing initiatives to develop the local materials testing market
• Working with a team of highly skilled engineers, technicians, surveyors and drafters to provide excellent client service
• Conducting Concrete field sampling and laboratory testing
• Laboratory Sieve Analysis, Moisture Density Relationships (Proctors), Hydrometers, and Atterberg Limits
• Conducting Field Compaction testing using a nuclear densometer
• Quality Management of materials testing laboratory, including preparation for CCIL audits and certifications and routine calibrations and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to act as a Local Radiation Safety Officer and manage CCIL Certification audits.

What You’ll Bring:

• Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience is an asset
• Ability to work long hours during peak season to fulfil project requirements
• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and at least 5 years’ progressive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A C.Tech or A.SCT Designation, or eligibility to acquire one, would be considered an asset.
• Previous related experience providing Materials Testing and geotechnical investigations/field reviews, as well as Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the field and in a lab environment
• Physically fit, able to lift heavy equipment, willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, able to work in wildlife populated areas and willing to work in remote areas when needed
• Strong communication skills and leadership capabilities
• Good attitude and willingness to work cooperatively as a team player

What Can We Offer You?

• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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