Quality Control Co-Op

Heidelberg Materials North America; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hands-on training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering a paid Quality Control Intern/Co-Op in the Ottawa area, running from May 2027 to December 2027. You will perform routine lab tests, support concrete plant batch testing, and collect samples while keeping detailed records.

You will work with the QC team across lab, plant, and field sites, gaining exposure to major projects and daily operations within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university internship or co-op program in civil engineering, construction materials, or related field.
• Ability to follow testing procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accurate testing records.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

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 to support daily operations and Ottawa-area projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Testing documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Driving (Ontario G license)

Education

Pursuing undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

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.

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.