Quality Control Technician, Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials North America; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Wellness program

Pension plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Quality Control Technician for aggregates in Alberta. The role involves collecting samples from pits and production belts, performing sieve analyses and moisture tests, and ensuring product quality and compliance.

Travel across Southern Alberta with a company pool vehicle enables site visits and quality support. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering Technology diploma, demonstrates strong analytical skills, and can work independently or in

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; 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 in a team.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; drones experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collect aggregate samples from pits, quarries, stockpiles, autosamplers, and production belts following procedures.
• Conduct sieve analysis, gradation checks, moisture content tests, and other aggregate-related tests.
• Travel regularly across Southern Alberta to support sampling and quality activities; pool vehicle provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

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.

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.