Lab technician - Summer student

Lafarge Africa Plc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafarge, a leader in building solutions, is seeking a dedicated individual for quality control in the construction sector. Responsibilities include inspecting materials and performing quality compliance tests. Candidates with attention to detail and fluency in French are encouraged to apply, as we value diversity and equity in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
• Fluent in French (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of reserve stacks and loading faces.
• Perform quality control tests on aggregates and asphalt.
• Clean the lab daily and maintain basic equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data collection accuracy

Fluent in French

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

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Holcim is planning to spin off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s significant growth in construction driven by infrastructure modernization, advanced manufacturing, AI operations, and resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its headquarters in the US to serve the North American market and pursue regional growth.

The new company aims to become North America’s leading building solutions provider, with a strong market position to meet customer needs with advanced solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of reserve stacks and loading faces. Notify lab technicians of issues such as segregation, contamination, or equipment shortages.
• Follow sampling frequency as per the Quality Plan for monitoring production and delivery.
• Perform quality control tests on aggregates (grain size, LA, micro Deval, etc.) and asphalt (bitumen extraction, grain size, density, etc.) according to standards. Record results accurately.
• Alert the lab technician of any non-compliance issues.
• Clean the lab daily and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Quality Supervisor.

Experience and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.
• Fluent in French (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5).

We appreciate your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lafarge supports employment equity and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.

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