Level 1 QC Lab Technician

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

As a Quality Control Technician, you will work closely with production operations teams, quality control teams and construction teams to ensure product quality. You will be successful in this role if you are attentive to detail, disciplined with time management and enjoy providing valuable information.

Based out of our Niagara Falls location.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete QC sampling and testing of asphalt and aggregate materials with attention to detail
• Laboratory and on-site testing of hot mix including sampling, extraction and sieve analysis, mix design, coring using standard coring equipment and compaction using Nuclear Densometer
• Laboratory and on-site testing of aggregates including sampling, sieve analysis and physical properties
• Effectively communicating with field staff and production personnel to receive and provide valuable information
• Collect detailed sample information, including locations, site activities for materials sampled and tested and keep a daily journal/log
• Produce various summaries and reports for supervisors, customers and managers to highlight product quality and control

Here's What You Need

• Post-secondary education with experience in construction materials (aggregate/asphalt)
• Post-secondary Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent would be an asset
• Must have a valid G license in good standing
• Experience in the construction materials industry would be ideal
• Able to work well as part of a team and independently
• Excellent communication both orally and written

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Indoor and Outdoor environment in various weather conditions
• Flexible hours may be required on occasion to meet demands which will include overtime and possible evening, night, and weekend work.
• Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting, bending, reaching and carrying.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds
• Daily exposure to laboratory, quarry and paving environments
• Various PPE will include safety boots, reflective clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat, additional PPE may be required depending upon tasks

What's in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.