Junior Materials Engineering Technician

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking a Junior Materials Engineering Technician to join our Materials Engineering team in Vaughan, Ontario.

You will support municipal and city infrastructure projects by conducting field materials testing, collecting asphalt and granular samples, and assisting with quality control activities on-site. You will perform on-site concrete testing per OPSS and CCIL standards, assist with coring, and help prepare field reports while liaising with project teams.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary civil engineering credential required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction materials and ability to read specs/drawings.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work weekends and shifts; overtime as required.
• CCIL/ACI certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform on-site concrete testing per OPSS and CCIL standards.
• Sample construction materials for laboratory testing and monitor placements.
• Perform asphalt and soil compaction testing with Nuclear Densometer.
• Assist with asphalt and concrete coring for thickness and composition.
• Verify paving material and test data; write QC reports on-site.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Read drawings

Time management

On-site testing

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

CCIL/ACI concrete testing certification (asset)

Job description

Job Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Junior Materials Engineering Technician to join our Materials Engineering team and support municipal and city infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Materials Engineering leadership team, this role involves conducting field materials testing, compaction with Nuclear Densometer, collecting samples of asphalt, granular materials for laboratory analysis, Coring, documenting project data, preparing field reports and assisting with quality control activities. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of engineering assignments while ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and perform on‑site concrete testing for Temperature, Air, Slump, and casting of compressive strength cylinders/cubes/beams as per OPSS and CCIL standards.
• Carry out sampling of various construction materials for laboratory testing, monitor placement of various construction materials and workmanship.
• Perform compaction testing of asphalt and soils using Nuclear Densometer as per project specification.
• Assist in carrying out asphalt and concrete coring for thickness and material composition investigation.
• Monitor paving operations regarding verification of material paved, Tack coat application, temperatures, lift thickness, surface deficiencies, ensure accuracy of test data, write quality control testing reports and reporting any concerns to the client while on‑site.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and complete various tasks within a set frame of time, maintain all company equipment in good condition.
• Liaise with all discipline team members, sub‑contractors, clients, and agencies.

About You / Qualifications

A post‑secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician or equivalent. Knowledge of construction materials and ability to read construction specifications and drawings are assets. Must have a valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Able to work well in a team environment, work on weekends, day/nights shift, and additional hours as required. Good written and verbal communication skills along with strong organizational & time management skills. Holding a CCIL/ACI concrete testing certification is an asset.

Location

Location – Vaughan, ON

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $56,300 - $70,400 annually) (Only Applicable to Ontario).

Employment Type

Worker Type Employee Job Type Seasonal (Seasonal)

Benefits and Perks

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

EEO Statement

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Employer Information

About AtkinsRéalis We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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