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Field Materials Testing Technician - Burnaby

@ Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.

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Burnaby, British Columbia

$21/hrFull-time
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Overview

Metro Testing + Engineering is hiring a full-time Field Materials Testing Technician at its Burnaby branch. The role tests concrete, soils and asphalt at job sites across Metro Vancouver, with no experience required and paid training provided. The posting states an hourly wage starting at $21/hr and benefits after three months.

Pay:

From $21 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Test concrete before the pour to specifications
  • Interpret test results and produce reports
  • Travel to job sites across Metro Vancouver
  • Build relationships with site personnel

Requirements summary:

  • Valid driver's licence and personal vehicle
  • Good command of English
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Construction labour experience is an asset
  • Civil engineering education is an asset

Tools & skills

Test concrete

Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-01-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Construction site, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Paid training, Home office allowance

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Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.

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Company size201-500
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Job description

The opportunity

Metro Testing + Engineering is one of the busiest and largest Construction Materials Testing Lab is Western Canada. We are looking for people who want to start a career as a Field Testing Technician. Our field testing technicians visit multiple job sites daily and they will test concrete, soils or asphalt. If you love to be on the road and meeting people, it could be your next opportunity.

No experience is required, and you will be trained by our experienced technicians and receive industry recognised certifications. you will be working at our Burnaby Branch Office.

Who we are

Metro Testing + Engineering is one of the largest materials testing companies in Western Canada with 11 offices and over 250 employees. We work with a lot of high-profile clients in their residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

What you will be doing

  • Test concrete before the pour and ensure they meet the specifications and industry standards
  • Interpret the test results and to produce reports
  • Building relationship with site personnel to foster long term business collaboration
  • Travelling to job sites in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam.

What you will get

  • Hourly wage starts at $21/hr
  • comprehensive training
  • Benefits after 3 months – Vision, Dental, Extended Health, Life Insurance and RRSP
  • Annual PPE Allowance
  • Mileage allowance for work related travel
  • Company cell phone
  • Over time work during the peak season
  • Opportunity to promote to other testing departments after 6-12 months of employment

Who we are looking for

  • Interested in career in the Construction Materials Testing industry
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
  • Good command of the English language.
  • Ability to lift and control weights up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs
  • Experience as an General Labour/assistant at construction sites is an asset
  • post secondary education in civil engineering is an asset but not required.

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All successful candidates are subjected to pre-employment background checks.

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