Materials Inspector

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a Materials Inspector I to perform technical work in sampling, testing, and inspecting materials used in transportation construction. Candidates must have a Civil Engineering Technology background and be prepared for extensive travel and overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with inspection and testing of soils and highway materials required.
• Knowledge of safety regulations related to material sampling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling, testing, and inspection of asphalt, soils, and concrete.
• Document and prepare technical data regarding material specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of inspection procedures

Problem-solving skills

Professionalism

Education

Completion of a Civil Engineering Technology Program

Job description

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The position of Materials Inspector I is technical work in the sampling, testing and inspection of asphalt, soils and concrete materials used in transportation/highway construction and maintenance. The Materials Inspector I is required to inspect and collect samples on site or in pit/quarry production locations; conducts (QC/QA) testing procedures on construction and maintenance materials; calculates results to determine if it meets specifications; documents and prepares technical data; as well as other related duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a Civil Engineering Technology Program. Equivalencies will be considered.
2. Experience with procedures and practices applied in the inspection and testing of soils and highway materials.

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of procedures and practices applied in the inspection and testing of soils and highway materials.
2. Knowledge of routine laboratory methods and practices.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, policies and practices associated with sampling, testing and inspection of materials for transportation infrastructure.
4. Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems.
5. Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands in a dynamic environment.
6. Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license.
2. Recent driver’s abstract satisfactory to the Employer.

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Extensive travel throughout the province will be required.
2. Position may often require significant, compensated overtime.
3. Lifting or moving objects or physically handling materials between 25 - 50 lbs. such as asphalt, rock, aggregate and concrete samples is a regular occurrence.
4. Standing and walking is required for extended periods of time.

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Petrina Tibbo, Recruitment Specialist, [e-mail], [phone].

These opportunities are until December 5, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

For more information about this opportunity please call Laura Bennett, Materials Engineering Manager, at [phone].