Building Materials Analyst; Onsite

About Nearmap

Property intelligence is reshaping how the world understands the built environment, and Nearmap is driving that. We put powerful aerial imagery, AI-driven analytics, and geospatial tools into the hands of the people who plan, build, insure, and govern the places we all live and work. Our technology turns property uncertainty into decisive action, and our culture brings out the best in the people who build it.

We move fast, we care about craft, and we're proud of what we're building. If you're energized by turning hard problems into real-world impact, we'd love to meet you.

This role is employed by itel Laboratories, Inc., a Nearmap company, and will be onsite in Alliston, Ontario in Canada.

About the Role

The Building Materials Analyst prepares samples and measures specifications using prescribed lab equipment for each product. Analyzes samples by following established procedures in order to determine sample condition and specifications. Records data and measurements. Conducts database searches, identify selections, make report comments, and generates validation reports based on correct specifications. Maintains optimal efficiency and quality standards.

• Measures, evaluates, and analyzes all sample specifications, database selections, websites, and library samples to ensure accuracy in determining like, kind & quality selections or matches.
• Operates and utilizes lab equipment/tools as required, following current lab procedures.
• Documents and verifies all unusual specifications, poor sample conditions, and any aspects of individual samples that does not comply with industry norms by placing internal notes and report comments in ITEL software.
• Communicates with manufacturers and distributors as required by specific products.
• Generates a validation report containing findings of the analysis and product recommendations.
• Files and stores samples according to set procedures.
• Assists in “Disaster Recovery” implementation.
• Assists other departments as needed or directed.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two (2) years of job-related experience preferred in the flooring, siding, or roofing industries
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to evaluate mathematical data and arrive at a decision
• Ability to operate light industrial machinery, measuring devices (ie. microscopes, calipers, vision systems, spectrometers, etc.), and a variety of general tools
• Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks
• Effective problem solving and decision making
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Preferred:

• Some college coursework

• Results-Oriented
  : ability to plan, schedule and organize professional schedule to achieve strategic goals within or ahead of established time frames
• Adaptability to Change
  : ability to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Interpersonal Communication
  : ability to choose a communication behavior that is both appropriate and effective for a given situation; the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others
• Team Orientation and Collaboration
  : ability to successfully build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively together as a team through shared responsibility, respect, and empathy to complete a shared goal for a common good
• Accountability
  : ability to act with a clear sense of ownership; takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, deliverables, and failures; establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results; embraces experimentation,…