Materials Testing Lab Technician

TULLOCH; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm that prioritizes employee satisfaction and excellence in service. As a Materials Testing Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of construction materials through rigorous testing and analysis. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to a supportive culture, this role is perfect for those passionate about civil engineering and dedicated to delivering high-quality results.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

Company pension plan

Social activities

Coaching and mentoring programs

Scholarship programs for family members

Opportunities to travel across Canada

Qualifications

• Experience in materials testing laboratory or similar setting.
• CCIL certification for concrete, soil, and/or asphalt testing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing for soils, concrete, and asphalt.
• Prepare daily field and laboratory test reports for clients.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Education

College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Density Gauge

Field Testing Equipment

Job description

Come Join Us!

“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in our Sault Ste. Marie location, the Materials TestingLab Technician will report to the Materials Testing Lead and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on in-house laboratory testing services for soils, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction materials. Using up-to-date equipment and approved methods, we provide lab testing, field testing, and sample collection services to meet our clients’ construction and geotechnical needs.

What You’ll Do:
As part of the TULLOCH Engineering team, you will:

• Carry out laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt
• Perform regular equipment calibrations
• Monitor the placement of soil, granular materials, and asphalt and carry out compaction testing using a density gauge
• Perform in-lab testing according to specifications for soil, granular, asphalt, and concrete
• Perform concrete slump, air test, and cast test cylinders in the field
• Properly identify and classify soil types from samples
• Prepare daily field and laboratory test reports and other client deliverables
• Liaise with laboratory manager, supervisors, and contractor personnel

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• You are physically fit and willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• You are willing to travel
• You understand civil engineering and construction principles
• You can interpret testing procedures, construction drawings, and specifications
• You are not afraid to raise your hand when you need help or guidance
• You are trusted with the freedom to work independently while contributing to overall team success
  

What You Should Bring:
The ideal candidate will have a college diploma from a Civil Engineering Technician program or 5+ years of relevant experience. Additionally, you should have:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a materials testing laboratory or a laboratory setting (considered an asset)
• CCIL certification for concrete, soil, and/or asphalt testing (considered an asset)
• Experience with laboratory testing procedures
• Efficient and accurate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Data entry, data interpretation, and report generating skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write accurate, detailed field reports and make recommendations
• High motivation with results-oriented focus
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• Valid Class G driver’s licence
  

What We Offer You:
TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

• Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
• A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
• Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Scholarship programs for family members
• Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
  

TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.