Material Technician

Egis in Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada is hiring a Material Technician to ensure the quality and integrity of construction materials on Alberta projects. You will conduct tests, analyze data, and support material selection and application.

Field testing includes soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and QA/QC programs, with occasional travel to site locations across Alberta. Requires post-secondary education in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, English proficiency, and a valid driver's license;

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for reporting.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct material field testing such as compaction tests, asphalt sampling, and asphalt coring for QC/QA programs.
• Perform occasional wet concrete sampling and lab testing for grading and base works.
• Maintain accurate daily logs of construction activities and testing results.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering and/or Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.

Job Description

As a Material Technician, you are an essential member of the team responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of construction materials used in various projects. Your role involves conducting tests, analyzing data, and providing technical expertise to support the selection, handling, and application of materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and other construction-related materials. With your attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to quality assurance, you contribute to the successful completion of construction projects while upholding industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We have immediate opportunities for experienced candidates. We are also looking to build a strong roster of candidates we can call upon to support our Clients throughout Alberta with engineering and construction, at all experience levels, during the 2026 construction season.

• Conducting material field testing such as field compaction testing, hot mix asphalt sampling, and asphalt coring, as part of QC/QA programs.
• Conducting occasional wet concrete sampling.
• Working in field laboratories completing quality assurance or quality control testing for grading, base or paving projects.
• Using nuclear gauges to confirm density and moisture of granular base.
• Determining asphalt density, asphalt content and gradation.
• Keeping accurate daily journals of construction activities and testing programs.
• Testing results reporting using standardized forms and reports.
• Working flexible schedules and travel to site locations for extended periods of time within Alberta.
• Maintaining a safe working environment by complying with all safety codes, guidelines, and regulations forming our Health Safety & Environmental management system.
• Participating in all assigned Health and Safety training programs.
• Assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining laboratories and equipment in appropriate working condition.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering & or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Demonstrated experience with Alberta Transportation construction specifications and testing and reporting requirements will be an asset.
• Previous experience with soil analysis, soil compaction, and field testing.
• Previous experience testing hot mix asphalt.
• Previous CCIL certifications for Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt testing will be an asset.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications for reporting of project information.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, including providing a 3 year drivers abstract.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.