Position Summary

Metro Testing & Engineering is one of the busiest construction materials testing company in the Western Canada and we have 11 locations in BC and Alberta.

Ourr Burnaby office is looking for people who are interested to start a career in construction materials testing. Our field technicians will learn how to test concrete and soils from our experienced technicians. Once trained and certified, they will be on the road in their assigned territories daily. They not only provide testing services for our clients, but they also help us to foster long term relationships with them.

Our technicians work when our customers need them. Arriving job sites for 6am is normal for testing constrete and working overnight shifts is normal for testing soils.

If you have a background in construction and looking for a change, we will train you.

What our Field-Testing Technicians do:

- Travelling to multiple construction sites during their shifts
- Preform field testing to verify materials are compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Reports test results to site personnel to support timely decision-making
- Prepare concrete cylidners for future lab testing
- Collect soils sample and bring them back to our Burnaby Lab
- Maintain accurate records, calculations, and prepare daily quality reports




- Continue to develop a trusted relationship between Metro and our customers.

What you need to have:

- Legally to work in Canada without sponsorship
- Good command of the English language
- Canadian Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for travelling to job sites with testing equipment and supplies
- Physically fit – able to lift 23kg/50lbs
- Available for day/evening/over night shifts between Monday to Saturday,
- Customer service experience or attitude

What you will get

- Depending on your experience, starting wage will be between $21-23/hr
- Regular over time work during the peak construction season.
- Benefits and RRSP after 3 months
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company Cell Phone

No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

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Job Type: Full time

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work up to 70 hours/ week during the peak construction season?
- We do not provide a work truck. Do you have a vehicle that you can use for travelling to multiple job sites with the required tools?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Materials Testing Technician - Burnaby
🏢 METRO Testing + Engineering
📍 Burnaby