Date Posted: January 26, 2023
Application Deadline: January 26, 2023
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

• Industrial Trades and Technology

Job Start Date: April 03, 2023
Job End Date: September 29, 2023
Job Location: In Office Position (Mount Stewart, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: TBD
Salary: $24.12 - $27.39
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has created six-month internship placements for graduates in the fields of lab technologists, construction technology, survey technician, CADD Technician and building site inspector. The Intern will work in the Materials Testing Lab in Mount Stewart. The Intern will perform standard engineering test on materials used in highway and bridge construction. Duties will include aggregate/soil testing including sieve analysis, specific gravities, moisture density relationships, hydrometers, atterberg limits, los angeles abrasions, micro deval, and soundness Duties will also included the analysis of hot mix asphaltic concrete including the preparation of asphalt mix designs, air voids, gradation, liquid asphalt content, stability and flow, asphalt stripping tests and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Holland College - Construction Technology and Management;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills;
• Reliability with a good attendance record;
• Valid Prince Edward Island drivers license and access to reliable transportation;
• Familiarity with computer software, specifically Microsoft Office suite;
• Provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, prior to employment;
• Provide a current Hearing Test, prior to employment;
• Experience related to Highway Construction material would be an asset.

Knowledge and Skills the Intern May Require:

• Knowledge of the role that Transportation and Infrastructure plays in the delivery of Capital Projects material testing.
• Knowledge of lab operations and many testing requirements, ASTM standards and construction processes.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/api/position/56768?format=html

Company Information

Company Name: Government of Prince Edward Island

Address: 105 Rochford St

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 3T7

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobspei/

Company Contact

Contact Person: Monic Vokey

Contact Person Job Title: Targeted Recruitment Coordinator

Telephone: 902-388-4721

Email: mvokey@gov.pe.ca