Quality Control Co-Op

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training and development

Career growth within a global organiz­

Accommodation may be available upon re

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Ottawa is offering a paid Quality Control Intern/Co-Op placement for May 2027 through December 2027. The role involves lab testing, documenting results, and supporting concrete plant batch testing and QC activities.

You must be currently enrolled in a college or university internship or co-op program, ideally civil engineering or construction materials, with strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork. Travel between sites may be required; PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university internship or co-op program.
• Preference for civil engineering or construction materials related fields.
• Ability to follow testing procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Safety procedures

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Materials

Job description

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.

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 part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.