Quality Control Technician

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits program

Career growth opportunities

Hourly rate $22-$25

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support material testing and field data collection. You will ensure asphalt and aggregate materials meet specifications through rigorous sampling and laboratory analysis, working closely with site operations and lab staff.

You will lead sample collection, operate drilling equipment, and manage the transport of samples to the lab, while maintaining equipment and documenting results for audits and project leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced field environments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection of asphalt and aggregate samples from field sites.
• Operate specialized drilling equipment to procure hot mix core samples.
• Transport and deliver site samples to the laboratory.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and plant operators to coordinate visits and share findings.
• Maintain field equipment and lab machinery to ensure optimal condition.
• Record and report test results accurately for audits and decision-making.
• Travel daily to various site locations to collect samples and monitor quality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Results-driven

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drilling equipment operation

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

Vacancy Status: This is an evergreen posting intended to proactively identify and connect with talent for ongoing and future opportunities.

Summary

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for supporting and driving the accuracy of material testing and field data collection. This role plays a critical part in the Quality team and works closely with site operations and laboratory staff. You will be responsible for ensuring that all asphalt and aggregate materials meet project specifications through rigorous field sampling and laboratory analysis.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Field Sampling & Data Collection

• Lead the collection of asphalt and aggregate samples from various construction, plant, and quarry sites.
• Operate specialized drilling equipment to procure hot mix core samples for testing.
• Own the end-to-end transport and delivery of site samples to the laboratory.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including site supervisors and plant operators, to coordinate site visits.
• Communicate insights and potential material risks to the Quality Control Manager and site leadership.
• Support leadership decision-making through the accurate recording and reporting of test results.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of field sampling techniques.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to laboratory testing workflows.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety policies, environmental procedures, and industry standards

Operational Support

• Maintain field equipment and lab machinery to ensure optimal working condition.
• Mitigate project delays by providing timely feedback on material quality.
• Ensure all documentation is organized and accessible for internal audits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Physical Ability to lift and move up to 25 kilos regularly in a field environment.
• Results-driven with a proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and interact with diverse teams to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication skills, both written and verbal, for recording data and reporting findings.
• Travel Requirements: Daily travel to various site locations is required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected hourly rate: $22-$25. The actual base rate will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.