Early Career

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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.

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma and/or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience however recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 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.

• Previous consulting experience would be an asset.
• Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of biologists, engineers, and technicians.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
• A valid Nova Scotia Drivers License is required.
• CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) professional certification preferred but not required.

• 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.

• Health, dental, life and disability insurance coverage
• GoodLife Fitness Corporate discount
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) resources and tools
• RSP (Retirement Savings plan)
• Recreational Credit
• Boots and Clothing Allowance

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.

Strum Consulting prioritises the health and safety of its employees and it is a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.