Materials Coordinator

Job Description

As a Materials Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient coordination of material testing activities with field technicians, and work in collaboration with laboratory staff, engineers, and project managers.

Out of province and town applicant’s welcome.

The Opportunity

ParklandGEO Ltd. is growing and in need of a Materials Coordinator to help support our Materials division in Red Deer, Alberta. Scheduling, dispatching, and coordinating between field technicians and client needs will be your primary responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule materials testing.
• Ensure client scope and delivery of testing and results are meet.
• Collaborate with other departments to work on prioritizing needs.
• Train, follow up and verify competency of field technicians.
• Ensure all testing documentation are in strict accordance with engineering and CCIL standards.
• Stay up to date, follow, and communicate CCIL, RSO, and OH&S standards and regulations to field staff.
• Monitor and ensure quality and accurate testing is being completed in the field.
• Work with clients on expectations and concerns in a positive and professional manner.
• Collaborate and support fleet management, inspections, and maintenance.
• Be an independent analytical thinker, anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve problems as they arise.
• Adhere, monitor, and practice health and safety requirements.

• Adhere, monitor, and practice CNSC requirements with density gauges and follow all necessary documentation and instruction.
• Be a company ambassador in dealings with clients, vendors, and third-party contractors.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Previous scheduling or dispatching would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a geotechnical, environmental, or material engineering and testing firm would be considered a strong asset.
• Willingness to learn the industry, follow and adhere to strict guidelines.
• Adept at multi-tasking, prioritizing, and dealing with conflict.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• A solid grasp of the English written and spoken language and can demonstrate excellent comprehension.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home on occasion.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Effective people skills with a proven ability to manage clients and technical staff.
• Team orientated with a commitment to safety excellence.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license, insurable and able to provide a 3-year driving abstract.

ParklandGEO is a mid-sized engineering consulting company founded in 2000 that provides practical and high-quality engineering services and solutions. The company operates ten sites across Western Canada, specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, materials testing, and other geotechnical services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and dedicate ourselves in training, mentoring and development of all our team members in their chosen field. At ParklandGEO, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply and be acknowledged. If you are interested in working with us, please send your resume to hr@parklandgeo.com .

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Red Deer, AB T4N 2N7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person