Quality Control Technician

Green Infrastructure Partners; Kingston; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range $20-$23 CAD/hr

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive group benefits

Retirement savings program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support field sampling and laboratory analysis of asphalt and aggregate materials, ensuring compliance with project specifications.

You will lead sampling at construction, plant, and quarry sites, operate drilling equipment for hot mix core samples, and transport materials to the lab, collaborating with site operations to ensure timely data delivery and quality control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg regularly in a field environment.
• Daily travel to multiple site locations is expected.
• Strong data recording and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection of asphalt and aggregate samples from construction, plant, and quarry sites.
• Operate specialized drilling equipment to procure hot mix core samples for testing.
• Transport and deliver site samples to the laboratory.
• Coordinate site visits with site supervisors and plant operators.
• Record and report test results accurately to aid decision making.
• Maintain field equipment and lab machinery in good condition.

Skills

Field sampling

Data collection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Drilling equipment

Laboratory tools

Job description

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

Quality Control Technician

Kingston, Ontario

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: $20-$23. The actual base rate will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

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.