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EXP

Materials Technician

EXP

. Execute on-site concrete tests, including casting cylinders, slump tests, and air content tests .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBurnaby • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$26 - CA$29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in concrete, asphalt, and soil testing, with a strong focus on quality assurance/control and effective communication with clients and project teams. Proficient in conducting various field and laboratory tests while managing multiple projects in active construction environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Concrete TestingAsphalt TestingSoil TestingQuality Assurance/ControlField Testing

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Hard Skills
Concrete Cylinder TestingSlump TestsAir Content TestsNuclear Densometer TestingGrain Size AnalysisProctor TestsGeotechnical Index TestingCoringDensity TestingMaterials Testing
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime Management SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeNuclear Densometer
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Canadian Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Civil Engineering TechnologyConstruction SiteQuality ControlProject ManagementField Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute on-site concrete tests, including casting cylinders, slump tests, and air content tests
  • Conduct in-place density testing using a nuclear densometer
  • Carry out asphalt and concrete coring
  • Collect soil and asphalt samples on site
  • Perform laboratory testing, including concrete cylinder testing, grain size analysis, Proctor tests, asphalt tests, and geotechnical index testing
  • Conduct subgrade field reviews
  • Resolve project site issues
  • Attend staff and project meetings when requested
  • Interact with clients and contractors to provide excellent service and quick responses to testing needs
  • Work closely with Project Engineers/Managers and the Discipline Manager
  • Conduct construction observations and confirm construction materials design elements
  • Perform materials quality assurance/control testing and reporting in the field and laboratory

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Completion of, or current enrollment in, a recognized Civil Engineering Technology diploma program is considered an asset
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete, asphalt, and soil testing
  • Ability to work safely and effectively in field environments on active construction sites
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and client groups
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
  • Highly organized with strong time management skills
  • Willingness to work night shifts and weekends as required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee-owned company
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Challenging work environment that cultivates career growth
  • Applications encouraged from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities
  • Accommodation available for persons with disabilities during the selection process