Job opportunity
Arctic Geotechnical Engineering Technician
Whitehorse Chamber
Support Arctic geotechnical projects in Whitehorse with core management, field testing, and laboratory testing for Tetra Tech’s northern engineering team.
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will contribute to projects across Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Your work spans conceptual design through construction reporting, including drill core processing, soil testing, aggregate testing, and asphalt concrete testing. Travel and short-term field assignments are required.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage drill core markers, labels, boxes, and photographs
Record core orientation, RQD, and QA/QC information
Perform soil, aggregate, and asphalt concrete testing
Prepare field, laboratory, and testing reports
Support quality assurance and field laboratory staff management
Requirements:
Diploma in geology, civil engineering, or construction services
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Canadian work authorization
Willingness to travel and work away from headquarters
Apply core processing, geotechnical testing, and quality assurance skills to Arctic engineering projects with Tetra Tech in Whitehorse.
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Apply on source site As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will contribute to projects across Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Your work spans conceptual design through construction reporting, including drill core processing, soil testing, aggregate testing, and asphalt concrete testing. Travel and short-term field assignments are required.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage drill core markers, labels, boxes, and photographs
Record core orientation, RQD, and QA/QC information
Perform soil, aggregate, and asphalt concrete testing
Prepare field, laboratory, and testing reports
Support quality assurance and field laboratory staff management
Requirements:
Diploma in geology, civil engineering, or construction services
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Canadian work authorization
Willingness to travel and work away from headquarters
Apply core processing, geotechnical testing, and quality assurance skills to Arctic engineering projects with Tetra Tech in Whitehorse.
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