Materials Testing Lab Technician - Mining

Tulloch Engineering Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Company pension

Flexible hours

Mentoring programs

Travel across Canada

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Tulloch Engineering Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie, ON is seeking a Materials Testing Lab Technician – Mining for a 3-month contract. You will perform on-site and laboratory testing, inspections, and material QC to support civil and mining projects across Canada.

The role requires a Civil/Mining or Survey background, willingness to travel, and a focus on safety and accuracy. Competitive hourly wage with benefits may be offered.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or Survey Technician program.
• 5+ years surveying or civil construction experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and operate in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials testing, including on-site tests, soil sampling, and data collection.
• Perform laboratory testing of soils and concrete with documentation of results.
• Undertake civil construction inspections with QC/QA monitoring.
• Be responsible for material quantity control.
• Perform compaction testing using a nuclear densometer.

Skills

Organizational skills

Health & safety

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Independent judgment

Education

College diploma – Civil Engineering

College diploma – Mining Engineering

College diploma – Survey Technician

Tools

Full Basic Underground Common Core

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 35 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi‑disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada‑wide for its strengths in 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 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, the Materials Testing Lab Technician – Mining will report to the Project Manager and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on providing materials testing, civil engineering, and mining survey support. This is a 3‑month contract and is a new position. The wage range is $25.00–$30.00 hourly.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform materials testing, including on‑site tests, soil sampling, and data collection
• Perform laboratory testing of soils and concrete in strict accordance with the applicable standards, including documentation and reporting of results
• Undertake civil construction inspections, including QC & QA monitoring to confirm compliance with approved drawings and contract specifications
• Be responsible for material quantity control
• Perform compaction testing of granular material at specified lift intervals using a nuclear densometer

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 excited to join a team that enjoys working together and camaraderie at camp after work
• You relish work in a remote setting on a 2‑week‑on, 2‑week‑off rotation
• 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 exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
• 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, Mining Engineering, or Survey Technician program or 5+ years of surveying/civil construction experience. Additionally, you should have:

• High motivation with results‑oriented focus
• Superior organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• Full Basic Underground Common Core is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Valid, Class G driver’s licence

What We Offer You:

• 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
• Flexible working hours
• 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.