Senior Technician - Materials Testing

Outcome Consultants; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Technician to carry out materials testing quality control activities at remote construction sites. The role involves conducting various tests, managing on-site laboratories, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in materials testing and possesses a technical diploma. This is a fixed-term contract position with competitive hourly pay and rotations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the materials testing field.
• Detail-oriented with a valid Class 5 Drivers License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil testing and other quality assurance reviews.
• Manage on-site testing laboratories at remote construction sites.
• Review and implement project Inspection & Testing Plans.

Skills

Soil testing

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

Technical diploma from an accredited post-secondary school in Canada

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation

Job description

Overview

Senior Technician - Materials Testing

Outcome Consultants Inc. (OCI) is currently seeking a driven and results oriented individual to carry out materials testing quality control activities at remote construction sites in northern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Conducting soil testing for grain size, standard proctor tests, compaction testing, and concrete testing, and carrying out quality assurance reviews of test results for reporting
• Troubleshooting real time compliance issues in the field and monitoring non-compliance protocols and liaising with client and contractor representatives and staff to ensure that all quality issues are documented and resolved
• Managing the on-site testing laboratories at remote construction sites
• Carry out site-wide inspection and testing operations.
• Review and implement project Inspection & Testing Plans (ITP) and other plans and specifications to cover quality control requirements for various scope elements and all project phases

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the materials testing field
• A technical diploma from an accredited post-secondary school in Canada
• A Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation (preferred)
• Detailed oriented
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License and a clean driving record.

Job Details

• Job Types: Fixed-term Contract
• Salary: $30-35 per hour
• Expected hours: 84 hrs per week on rotations (20 days on, 10 days off but varies based on project)
• Work Location: Frequent travel to remote construction sites to conduct construction quality control activities