Building Systems Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Oakville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing, inspection, and certification is seeking a Building Systems Test Technician in Oakville, Ontario. The role includes performing evaluations on building envelope assemblies and requires a blend of technical skills, communication abilities, and teamwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards. With opportunities for professional development, this position is suited for motivated candidates ready to contribute to a safer future.

Qualifications

• 2-year college technology program or trades experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary.
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance evaluations of building envelope assemblies.
• Coordinate testing and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Prepare samples and coordinate client interactions.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical inclination

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Safe material handling

Forklift operation

Construction power tools experience

Education

2-year college technology program

Job description

Overview

Element is looking for a Building Systems Test Technician to conduct various building envelope performance evaluations to well defined standards and/or operating procedures. This position involves sample preparation, general construction, physical testing, equipment maintenance and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates testing of medium of large-scale building envelope test assemblies.• Supports construction / fabrication of building envelope assemblies.• Knowledge of test requirements as per relevant standards and specifications.• Evaluates building envelope assemblies in accordance with recognized standards• Involvement in sample preparation, test setup, data collection & analysis and report preparation• Participates in client correspondence and project coordination.• Coordinates material procurement and maintains equipment• Maintains equipment calibrations

Skills / Qualifications

• 2-year college technology program or trades experience.• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team• Basic understanding of engineering concepts and mechanically inclined.• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Computer proficiency (MS Office)• Conducts safe material handling per Element guidelines.• Experience with forklift and crane operation.• Experience with common construction power tools.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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