Quality Control Co-Op

Heidelberg Materials; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage CAD 20–27

Hands-on experience

Career growth

Disability accommodation available

AI in recruitment

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering a paid Quality Control Intern/Co-Op placement in the Ottawa area. You will perform routine laboratory testing, document results, support concrete plant batch testing, and maintain organized testing records.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in civil engineering or construction materials programs, able to follow procedures, and comfortable traveling to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an internship or co-op program in civil engineering, construction materials, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and document results accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing civil engineering / construction materials internship or co-op

Tools

Laboratory testing procedures

Safety compliance

Job description

Line of Business: RMC Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. Heidelberg Materials has a future job opening for a paid Quality Control Intern / Co-Op placement. This placement term is expected to run from approximately May 2027 to December 2027.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform routine laboratory testing and document results accurately. Support concrete plant batch testing and quality control activities. Collect, prepare, and test material samples in accordance with established procedures. Maintain organized testing records and provide general administrative support. Collaborate with the Quality Control team to support daily operations and key Ottawa area projects.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a relevant college or university internship or co-op program, such as civil engineering, construction materials, or a related field.
• Ability to follow testing procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate testing records.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Hold a valid Ontario G driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets company requirements, as travel between job sites and plant locations may be required.

Work Environment

This position supports Heidelberg Materials' ready-mix concrete operations in the Ottawa area. Work will be completed in a combination of laboratory, concrete plant, office, and project-site environments. The role may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active industrial operations, with occasional work required outside of normal business hours, including early mornings, overnight hours, and weekends. Required personal protective equipment and safety training will be provided. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Quality Control professionals while gaining exposure to both routine operations and major construction projects.

What We Offer

• $20.00/hr - $27.00/hr
• Hands-on practical job experience with opportunities for training and development.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global organization.
• Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• In accordance with Ontario legislative requirements, Heidelberg Materials uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to support application screening and other recruitment-related activities.

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As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.