Quality Control Technician, Aggregates

01701 Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and wellness benefits

Pension plan with company contribution

RRSP options and training

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited is seeking a Quality Control Technician for aggregates. You will collect samples from pits and production lines, perform sieve analyses and moisture tests, and ensure product quality.

Regular travel across Southern Alberta, including Calgary and Medicine Hat, is required with a company pool vehicle provided. The role emphasizes following standardized procedures, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with production and quality teams in both lab and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience in aggregate, mining, and construction environments is desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect aggregate samples from pits, quarries, stockpiles, autosamplers, and production belts following standardized procedures.
• Travel regularly throughout Southern Alberta to support sampling and quality activities; pool vehicle provided.
• Conduct routine sampling and testing of materials to ensure product quality and compliance, including sieve analysis and moisture tests.
• Identify quality issues and contribute to corrective actions; maintain accurate records and proper equipment calibration.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $67,640.00 – $85,680.00 Quality Control Technician - Aggregates About Us 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

Collect aggregate samples from pits, quarries, stockpiles, autosamplers, and production belts following standardized procedures.

Travel regularly throughout Southern Alberta, including frequent trips from Calgary and through to Medicine Hat, to visit various aggregate pits along the way to support sampling and quality activities. A pool vehicle will be available for business-related travel.

Conduct routine sampling and testing of materials to ensure product quality and compliance including sieve analysis, gradation checks, moisture content tests, and other aggregate-related tests.

Support troubleshooting efforts by identifying quality issues and contributing to corrective actions.

Collaborate with production and quality teams while maintaining accurate records, proper equipment calibration, and safe, organized work areas.

What We Are Looking For

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred, with experience in aggregate, mining, and construction environments.

Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured field and lab procedures.

Comfortable performing physically demanding work and working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Experience operating drones or holding a valid drone license is an asset.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Work Environment

Work performed in both laboratory and outdoor industrial settings. Frequent regional travel is required, including significant driving to aggregate pit locations throughout Southern Alberta.

Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment.

Role may involve standing, walking, operating testing tools or machinery, and lifting up to 50lbs as part of regular job duties.

Use of personal protective equipment required.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary $67,640 - $81,170

Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness

Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options

Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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