Compaction Testing Technicians; soils

Overview

Metro Testing + Engineering is looking for experienced Materials Testing Technicians for a site in the Terrace area. It is a camp job with a rotation of 15 days on and 13 days off until October 31, 2026. The target start date is mid April, 2026.

• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and apparatus
• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Review workload summary reports to plan and organize daily work
• Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analysis as described in the test methods and review daily workload to accommodate daily rushes
• Interpret data, calculate final results and enter data into LIMS; identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
• Meet quality and turnaround time (TAT) specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within time requirements
• Identify and communicate procedural nonconformances to Supervisor
• Other duties as required

• Pay: $25-35/hr depending on experience
• 12-hour days with overtime
• Marshal points are in Western Canada — Vancouver, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary

• Experienced with testing Soil + Aggregate (Sieve Analysis/Proctor)
• Experience with using Nuclear Densometer
• Valid BC/Alberta Driver's license
• Must be able to pass a Drug + Alcohol test prior to starting
• Experienced with working in FIFO rotation is an asset
• Experience:
  
  Compaction Materials Testing: 1 year (preferred)

• Job Types: Full time, Seasonal
• Contract length: 7 months
• Work Location:
  
  In person

• Are you able to fly out from the Calgary airport?