Laboratory Tester (Materials)

Capital Paving Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Laboratory Technician for full-time seasonal work. Responsibilities include quality control testing of asphalt and aggregate samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and complying with safety practices. Candidates must have a secondary education and at least 2 years of experience. This role offers an hourly wage of $29.00 with potential flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid for relocation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• English language proficiency is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on asphalt and aggregate samples.
• Compile records and interpret experimental results.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Skills

Quality control testing

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Time management

Organized

Education

Completion of secondary education

Job description

Overview

Company : Capital Paving Inc.

Business information: We specialize in high-quality asphalt production and laydown, site development work, road construction and rehabilitation, underground utilities, concrete work, aggregate supply and install. Capital Paving has been built on the principals of efficiency, quality and integrity.

Business Address : 4459 Concession Rd 7, Guelph, ON, N1H 6L8

Work Location : Same as above

Type of Employment : Full-time – Seasonal

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Job Description :

• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor
• Perform quality control testing on asphalt and aggregate samples to ensure conformance of the materials to industry standards
• Collecting, documenting, and preparing material samples (granular, aggregate, and asphalt) for testing
• Accurately complete tests, calculations, and reports in accordance to standardized procedures
• Identify and report out-of-tolerance results to the Laboratory Supervisor
• Keep laboratory and personal work area clean and organized
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Adhere to safe work practices, as per the Capital Paving Health & Safety Policy

Requirements

Education : Completion of secondary education is required

Experience : At least 2 years of experience is required.

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, tight deadlines, repetitive tasks, manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, ability to distinguish between colours, combination of sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods, large workload, physically demanding, ability to work independently
• Personal Suitability: Accurate, judgement, organized, versatility, proactive, time management
• Weight handling: Up to 30 Kg (65 lbs)
• Language: English is required

Salary : 29.00 hourly, 47.5 hours per week

Benefits : Travel expenses paid by the employer if the worker needs to relocate.

Important Information : Flexibility on schedule is required. The regular schedule is 5 days per week, 9.5 hours per day. Shifts may vary depending on the business needs, including weekends and night shifts.