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Terrapex is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex makes accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Terrapex selectively hires individuals who are looking for a career, rather than just a job and develops long-term relationships with all of our team members. Our employees are motivated people who want to continually improve their work experience and enhance the service we provide to our clients. We are looking for people who take pride in their work, want to learn and are seeking to grow both professionally and personally.

On our part, we foster an informal and friendly work environment and culture. Management is accessible to all levels of staff, teamwork is valued above self-promotion, training and continuing education are available to everyone and employee development are a priority upon hiring. We provide the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and clients by assigning resources on a project-specific basis. We offer a compensation package that is amongst the best in the industry.

We take great pride in the fact that the majority of our staff have been a part of the Terrapex family for more than a decade.

For more information regarding career opportunities please contact us at careers@terrapex.com

Terrapex will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from any vendors, including search or staffing agencies, fee based referral services, head hunters and/or recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement will become the property of Terrapex with no associated fee due.

Construction Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Terrapex Environmental Ltd. is a respected and growing consulting company providing environmental, geotechnical and related services to private- and public-sector clients. Our services include transactional due diligence, site assessment and remediation, environmental liability management, facilities management, consulting/legal support, geotechnical investigation and design, construction inspection and materials testing, occupational hygiene, safety consulting, and environmental and health and safety auditing. Our core values of Integrity, Technical Excellence, Personal Service, Practical Approach and Respect have informed the firm’s development and have created a work environment focused on client service and employee satisfaction.

We have an exciting opportunity for an on-site construction safety consultant for a client who is building a new data centre in Calgary. The position is a contract term for the duration of the construction project, and is anticipated to run from August 3, 2021 to approximately February 28, 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

As our client’s on-site safety representative, you will work in partnership with the General Contractor and the subcontractors to create a culture of safety that ensures that every employee and the public remain safe during the construction project. In line with the duties of the position you will be working primarily on-site with an allocated on-site office location. You will assist to ensure that site safety programs meet regulatory requirements and adhere to the client’s expectations for job site safety, which go above and beyond basic compliance. As a subject matter expert in safety with a strong background in construction, the successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, communicative leader who adheres to the highest standard of excellence. The position will report to Terrapex’s Health and Safety Manager.

The successful candidate’s qualifications will include:

University degree or college diploma in a relevant field (occupational health & safety,
environmental and/or safety engineering, safety management, industrial hygiene,
sciences);
Minimum 5 years’ experience with health and safety in the construction industry,
preferably with data centre construction or large projects;
Certification (or working towards) CRSP (preferred).

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

proficient with management/supervision of high-risk activities including electrical safety,
excavation, fall protection, material handling and crane operations;
experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with subcontractors;
a background and knowledge working with trades such as electricians, ironworkers,
pipefitters, etc. (preferred);
an understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites;
experienced trainer on construction safety topics;
knowledge of Alberta’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Regulations;
knowledge of environmental regulations (advantageous);
experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections;
experience conducting incident investigations and reporting;
able to juggle multiple priorities with ease, welcomes challenges;
excellent attention to detail;
innate desire to learn and grow;
collaborative problem solver and problem preventer; and,
excellent written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of timely
communications.

Terrapex offers a competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience. It is expected that the
position will require some overtime work, as work hours will conform to the hours of the project
site.

Interested applicants are asked to please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com.

Terrapex is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Accessible Alberta Act, Accessible Canada Act (ACA) along with the Alberta and Ontario Human Rights Codes. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Although we appreciate all interested applications, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Intermediate Geotechnical Technician – Ottawa

Location: Ottawa

Terrapex is searching for a junior to intermediate Geotechnical Technician to provide geotechnical field and laboratory inspection and testing services, on a variety of projects including transportation, land development, residential/commercial/industrial projects, working out of Terrapex’s Ottawa branch.

As a member of our Geotechnical Division, under the direction of our Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for assignments which include, but are not limited to:

Conducting material field testing such as field compaction testing, wet concrete sampling, and concrete and asphalt coring, as part of QC or QA programs;
Assisting in laboratory testing, for soils and aggregates;
Participating in all assigned Health and Safety training programs;
Attending in technical training programs as required;
Assisting the geotechnical engineer in field activities including but not limited to vibration monitoring, pre-construction condition surveys, borehole layout, geotechnical drilling, surveying, and traffic control;
Maintaining strong and effective working relationship with Terrapex staff as well as clients and subcontractors;
Conducting environmental field sampling and investigation programs for geo-environmental investigations;
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering &/or Civil Engineering Technology. Secondary School Diploma will also be considered based on previous work experience, trade or training.
Previous relevant experience is an asset.
Demonstrated willingness to learn;
Available to work flexible schedules, work in various weather conditions, may require additional hours and travel to site locations for extended periods of time within Ontario;
Good oral and written communication skills; English preferred; Bilingual (English/French) would be an asset.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively;
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team; and
Possess a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance;
Experience with environmental investigation field techniques and/or CCIL laboratory accreditation would be an asset.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

Interested applicants are asked to please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com.

Terrapex is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Although we appreciate all interested applications, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.