Materials Testing Technician - Victoria
- Victoria, BC, Canada
$22 to $25 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $22 to $25 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Opportunity
Metro Testing + Engineering is hiring new Materials Testing Technicians because we added more projects and clients into our service portfolio. Whether you are an experienced Technicians or someone who is new to the field, you will be joining a company that is looking to develop their employees through training, coaching, and skill development.
Who we are:
Metro Testing + Engineering (Metro) was established in 1987 in Metro Vancouver, BC to provide the materials testing of concrete, asphalt, and soils for the construction industry. Since then, we have grown to include a diverse scope of services that now includes specialty testing, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, concrete restoration, and quality assurance certification throughout BC and Alberta.
What you will be doing:
- to provide third party independent sampling and testing of construction materials for quality control/quality assurance purposes.
- Sampling and Testing Concrete and Soil in the field and lab settings
- Preform test following the industry standard protocols and procedures
- Troubleshooting real time compliance issues in the field and monitoring non-compliance protocols
What you will be getting:
- Hourly wage between $22-25/hr
- Extended Health Benefits after 3 months
- 2 weeks of annual holidays
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Over time work
- Willing to work overnight is an asset
Who we are looking for:
- Previous experience with testing concrete is an asset
- Diploma in Civil Engineering is an asset
- Valid BC driver’s license (all successful candidates will be asked to provide their driver's abstract)
- Appropriate vehicle for use on construction sites (company vehicle is an option)
- Ability to lift and control weights up to 16 kilos / 35 lbs.
- Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn customized computer programs
- Strong ethics
Metro Testing + Engineering is committed to the retention and growth of our employees; we provide competitive compensation packages, performance incentives, and career opportunities. We are dedicated to providing a vibrant safe and progressive work environment for our employees.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Materials Testing Technician at Metro Testing + Engineering will sample and test concrete and soil on construction sites and in the lab. They will follow industry standard test protocols and help resolve compliance issues in real time.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid BC driver's licence, an appropriate vehicle for construction sites, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Concrete testing experience and a civil engineering diploma are assets, along with strong technical communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Concrete sampling and testing
- Soil sampling and testing
- Field testing
- Laboratory testing
- Industry standard testing protocols
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Non-compliance monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Technical communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Customized computer programs
- Lifting and handling materials
Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Annual holidays
- Training and advancement
Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- materials testing
- concrete testing
- soil testing
- asphalt testing
- quality control
- quality assurance
- geotechnical
- construction materials
- sampling
- lab testing
- field testing
- compliance
- civil engineering technician
- materials technician
- Victoria
- BC
- construction inspection
- third party testing
- custom computer programs
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
Tools
- Customized computer programs
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Civil Engineering
Own vehicle
Yes