Fire Testing Technician

Element Materials Technology; Oakville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a highly motivated Testing Technician to conduct fire performance tests, prepare samples, operate equipment, and write reports according to defined standards.

You will schedule tests, calibrate instruments, interact with clients, and ensure safety protocols are followed under ISO/IEC17025 accreditation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year college program in engineering or technology and/or 1-year of experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to adapt and to work independently or in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with common construction power and hand tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Safely test materials and perform data collection and reporting.
• Prepare samples and condition materials per SOPs.
• Coordinate with clients and project schedules.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment per H&S procedures.

Skills

Engineering tech program

Team & independent work

Verbal & written communication

Multitask capability

Lifting capability

MS Office proficiency

Education

2-year college program in engineering or technology

Tools

MS Office

Construction tools

Job description

Overview

Element is looking for a highly motivated Testing Technician to conduct various fire performance tests, including the analysis of test results to well defined standards and/or standard operating procedures. This position involves sample preparation, physical testing, scheduling, equipment setup, maintenance / calibration, client interaction, and report writing.

Element Toronto - Oakville is anISO/IEC17025accredited testing laboratory within the Greater Toronto Area. The facility brings together two specialist disciplines under one roof:Building ScienceandFire Testing.

Our Fire Testing services are nationally recognised for the evaluation of material and system behaviour to national and international fire safety standards. The behaviour of a burning object in a developing fire directly impacts how easily people can escape from the scene. Even whenreaction to fire testingis not required under regulations, a relevant insurer or authority may request improvements to fire performance — making testing essential.

If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of the Canada.

Pay range: $26-30 CAD DOE

Responsibilities

• Safely test materials associated with recognized flammability property standards, sample preparation, data collection & analysis, and report preparation
• Involvement in test material unpacking / inspection, logging/labeling, and pre-conditioning (if required)
• Participate in client correspondence and project coordination
• Purchase equipment & materials and maintain equipment
• Maintain equipment calibrations
• All work is to be conducted as per Element H&S procedures and industry-accepted safety protocols

Skills / Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year college program in engineering or technology and/or 1-year of experience in an engineering environment
• Ability to adapt and to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion
• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate)
• Experience with common construction power and hand tools
• Proficient in MS Office

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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)