Intermediate Materials Testing Technician

About Mc Elhanney

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 33 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.

What’s better than living in a city that offers great recreation, amenities, and affordable housing? What about the ability to grow your career in a community that is the right fit for you? McElhanney has a new opportunity for a Materials Testing Technician to join our growing team in Courtenay, BC.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on both field and laboratory material testing projects and will work closely with our Civil and Structural 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 BC and AB. 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, grout and concrete testing, and hot mix asphalt testing.

There may be opportunities for remote camp‑based shift work with our natural resources team.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position, and completion of a pre‑employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

• Working as part of a multi‑discipline team of highly skilled engineers, technicians, surveyors, and drafters to provide excellent service to our clients
• Conducting laboratory soil testing including wash sieve analysis, modified and standard proctors
• Conducting laboratory concrete testing including compressive strength of concrete cylinders
• Conducting laboratory asphalt testing (Marshall properties)
• Conducting field testing of concrete (slump, air content, cast cylinders)
• Conducting field testing of grout (flow, viscosity, bleeding, cast cubes)
• Conducting field compaction testing using a nuclear densometer
• Timely preparation of reports
• Other duties as required

• 2‑3 years of prior experience with materials testing related to earthworks/concrete construction and an interest in construction technology
• Construction inspection and / or survey experience is an asset
• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is an asset, but not required
• Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL)/American Concrete Institution (ACI) certification or the ability to obtain certification
• Knowledge of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing methods would be considered an asset
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment, willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, able to work in wildlife populated areas and willing to work in remote areas when needed
• Good attitude and willingness to work cooperatively as a team player
• Strong communication skills and leadership capabilities
• Ability to travel to remote sites and work away from home for extended periods of time
• Valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license

This hourly wage position represents an equivalent salary range of $65,000 – $80,000 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…