Materials Testing Technician

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About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney has a new opportunity for a Materials Testing Technician to join our growing team in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on both field and laboratory testing projects, and potentially assist other divisions including Resource, Rural / Urban Transportation, and Municipal. This position will work closely with our Civil Engineering teams to deliver construction quality control and quality assurance services. McElhanney’s in‑house materials testing laboratories deliver prompt, locally focused materials testing services throughout AB and BC. Complementing our local laboratories, our fleet of mobile laboratories enables our qualified technicians to provide responsive on‑site services, even in remote areas. We offer our services for the following project needs : construction aggregate testing, soil and concrete testing, and asphalt testing.

What You’ll Do

• Work as part of a multi‑discipline team of highly skilled engineers, technicians, surveyors, and drafters to provide excellent service to our clients.
• Conduct laboratory soil testing including wash sieve analysis, modified and standard proctors.
• Conduct laboratory concrete testing including compressive strength of concrete cylinders and cubes.
• Conduct laboratory asphalt testing including Marshall and Superpave.
• Conduct field testing of concrete (slump, air content, cast cylinders), and field compaction testing using a nuclear densometer for soil, aggregate and asphalt.
• Daily preparation of reports and send them to the Supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary / wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit https : / / www.mcelhanney.com / careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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