QC Technician

Lafarge Africa Plc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QC Technician to ensure quality and consistency in concrete production. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to build a solid career in the construction materials industry. The ideal candidate will be proactive and self-motivated, working closely with operations and sales teams to address quality issues and maintain high standards. You'll engage in various tasks, from testing concrete to supporting customer needs on-site. Join a company that values your contributions and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, while you help shape the future of construction in North America.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Overtime Opportunities

Career Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials industry is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality Control for production and shipping of products.
• Analyze testing results and ensure product compliance with specifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Computer Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Secondary Education

Post-Secondary in Civil Technology or Engineering

Tools

QC Software

Lab Equipment

Job description

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Position Summary

The QC Technician is responsible for safely implementing Quality Control for production and shipping of our products. The main objective of the technician is to ensure the quality and the consistency of the concrete, as well as to help solve any issues that arise and help deal with the situations immediately.

Accountabilities

Health & Safety

Work in a safe and effective manner following the Lafarge Safety Program and applicable legislation. Be directly involved in risk analysis necessary for lab and field activities, development and application of improvement plans in relation to Health & Safety and ergonomics.

Support to Operations

Ensure the Quality Plan for our materials produced and shipped is applied across our local area. Make sure all testing results are entered in our QC software. Analyze the testing results and share them with the Operations teams to ensure our products comply with specifications. Participate with Operation teams to conduct production adjustments needed to ensure product conformance. Ensure all technical documentation is updated according to our Quality Plan.

Technical Support and Quality Control
Testing of plastic concrete air, slump, temperature, molding of concrete cylinders. Maintain excellent relationships with Sales, Operations, and Customer Support teams. Provide Customer support by visiting customer job sites for testing and technical troubleshooting. Assist in administrative activities and ensure all documentation is updated in order to maintain our RMCAO Certification. Support the Sales, Production, or Administrative teams when necessary (report preparation, special projects, or other special requests). Participate in corrective/preventive action plans preparation and achievement to improve quality.

Relationships with Others
Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor; the QC Technician is to work in conjunction with the plant, operation, and sales team, in an effort to aid in the production and delivery of a quality product that meets and or exceed the customer’s needs and report back to the Quality Supervisor.

Qualification Profile

Education & Work Experience:

• Secondary education with experience in construction. Post-secondary education in Civil technology, engineering, or equivalent or advanced students is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction materials (aggregates, asphalt, and concrete) industry. This is an entry level position that gives a good opportunity to build a solid career at Lafarge.
• Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of creating good relationships internally and externally with our customers.
• Must also be able to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Driven, proactive, high accountability, and self-motivated.
• Good computer skills for Windows based software.
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments in all weather.
• Availability for shift work is required. Flexible hours may be required on occasion to meet the demands of our customers which will include overtime and weekend work.
• Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting, bending, reaching, and carrying.
• This role will require the handling of cements, aggregates, concrete, and lab equipment.
  

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.