Material Technician

Job Description

As a Material Technician, you are an essential member of the team responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of construction materials used in various projects. Your role involves conducting tests, analyzing data, and providing technical expertise to support the selection, handling, and application of materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and other construction-related materials. With your attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to quality assurance, you contribute to the successful completion of construction projects while upholding industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We have immediate opportunities for experienced candidates. We are also looking to build a strong roster of candidates we can call upon to support our Clients throughout Alberta with engineering and construction, at all experience levels, during the 2026 construction season.

• Conducting material field testing such as field compaction testing, hot mix asphalt sampling, and asphalt coring, as part of QC/QA programs.
• Conducting occasional wet concrete sampling.
• Working in field laboratories completing quality assurance or quality control testing for grading, base or paving projects.
• Using nuclear gauges to confirm density and moisture of granular base.
• Determining asphalt density, asphalt content and gradation.
• Keeping accurate daily journals of construction activities and testing programs.
• Testing results reporting using standardized forms and reports.
• Working flexible schedules and travel to site locations for extended periods of time within Alberta.
• Maintaining a safe working environment by complying with all safety codes, guidelines, and regulations forming our Health Safety & Environmental management system.
• Participating in all assigned Health and Safety training programs.
• Assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining laboratories and equipment in appropriate working condition.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering & or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Demonstrated experience with Alberta Transportation construction specifications and testing and reporting requirements will be an asset.
• Previous experience with soil analysis, soil compaction, and field testing.
• Previous experience testing hot mix asphalt.
• Previous CCIL certifications for Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt testing will be an asset.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications for reporting of project information.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, including providing a 3 year drivers abstract.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.