Materials Testing Technician - Talent Pool

Metro Testing Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits after 3 months

Ongoing training and mentorship

Job summary

Metro Testing Group in Burnaby is seeking Field-Testing Technicians to travel to multiple jobsites daily and perform field testing to verify materials meet project specifications and industry standards.

No engineering background is required as training will be provided. You will report results to site personnel, maintain records, and build strong relationships with clients while enjoying on-the-road work with potential overtime during peak season.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Good command of the English language.
• Canadian driver’s license with a personal vehicle to get to job sites.
• Physically fit – able to lift 23 kg / 50 lbs.
• Available Monday to Saturday.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple jobsites during shifts.
• Perform field testing to verify materials meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Report test results to site personnel to support timely decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records, calculations, and prepare daily quality reports.
• Build relationships with site personnel.

Skills

Customer service experience

English proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Personal vehicle

Job description

About Us

Metro Testing + Engineering is one of the largest providers of construction materials testing services in Western Canada with 10 offices in BC and 1 in Edmonton. We have been servicing the construction industry since 1987.

In addition to materials testing services, we also provide engineering consulting services in Building Science, Environmental, Geotechnical and Materials.

Position Summary

We don't have openings for field technicians at our Burnaby office, and we are only accepting applications for future considerations.

Our field technicians will be on the road in their assigned territories daily.They not only provide testing services for our clients, but they also help us to foster long term relationships with them.

You don't need a background in engineering to be considered for this role and training will be provided.

What our Field-Testing Technicians do:

• Travelling to multiple jobsites during their shifts
• Preform field testing to verify materials are compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Reports test results to site personnel to support timely decision-making
• Maintain accurate records, calculations, and prepare daily quality reports
• Build relationship with the site personnel

What you need to have:

• Legally to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Good command of the English language
• Canadian driver's license with personal vehicle to get to the job sites
• Physically fit - able to lift 23kg/50lbs
• Available Monday to Saturday
• Customer service experience

What you will get

• Depending on your experience, starting wage will be between $23-25/hr + over time during the peak season
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Benefits and RRSP after 3 months
• Mileage reimbursement