Quality Control Technician - Student

CRH; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Quality Control Technician (Lab) Summer Students for an exciting opportunity this construction season. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in maintaining quality management systems and performing essential testing in a dynamic lab environment. You will engage in sampling and testing of materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory specifications, and contributing to a team dedicated to excellence in service. If you are currently pursuing an engineering degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values innovation and quality in the construction industry!

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering, Technologist or Technician program.
• Basic knowledge of asphalt and aggregate materials is required.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of asphalt mixes and aggregate raw materials.
• Maintaining and analyzing test data and recording daily results.
• Compliance with OH&S policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Current enrollment in College or University Engineering program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job ID: 506208

Work Type: Internship

It is a great time to join Dufferin Asphalt, A CRH Company!

CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.

We are building a world-class team. Make your mark!

You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.

Dufferin Concrete & Dufferin Aggregates, A CRH Company are currently hiring Quality Control Technician (Lab) Summer Students for the 2025 construction season!

Contract Length: 4 months (May 5, 2025 - August 29, 2025)

Who we are:

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. With a network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks, Dufferin Concrete provides a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. And with 20 quarries, sand pits and distribution yards, Dufferin Aggregates has been the supplier of choice for the commercial, industrial, residential and civil engineering sector, supplying crushed stone, sand and gravel, recycled crushed concrete as well as recycled crushed asphalt across Southern Ontario.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

Location:

The Quality Control Technician (Lab) Summer Student role is an introductory role consisting of activities to maintain the quality management system and in performing, coordinating, and reporting testing. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Technician (Lab) Summer Student will meet customer needs by maintaining a high level of product quality through the testing of concrete and its raw materials.

Responsibilities:

1. Sampling and testing of Asphalt mixes and aggregate raw materials to ensure they meet plant and job site regulatory specifications as well as applicable standards.
2. General Asphalt or aggregate lab duties to ensure efficient processing of samples.
3. Maintaining, analyzing, and interpreting test data and record daily test results.
4. Equipment operation and calibration, including preventive and general maintenance.
5. Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and regulations.
6. May assist in contract specification reviews/mix design submissions to clients.

Requirements:

1. Current enrollment in a College or University Engineering, Technologist or Technician program.
2. Basic knowledge of asphalt and aggregate materials and testing.
3. Willingness to work within a Plant/Field/Lab type environment.
4. Flexibility to work nights, overtime and weekends.
5. Good communication skills both written and oral with a keen sense of customer service.
6. Strong analytical and decision-making skills with excellent problem-solving abilities, organizational and time management skills.
7. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and the flexibility to adjust to changing needs, priorities and work times.
8. Capability to work in an outdoor environment, with frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust and noise.
9. Must possess a valid G driver’s license.
10. Proficient in MS Office.

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