Posted 9 months ago
Materials Testing Technician - Victoria
@ Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Metro Testing + Engineering is hiring Materials Testing Technicians in Victoria for full-time work. The role involves independent sampling and testing of concrete and soil in field and lab settings to support quality control and quality assurance on construction projects. The posting states an hourly wage of $22-25, extended health benefits after 3 months, two weeks of annual holidays, and overtime.
Pay:
$22–$25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Sample and test concrete and soil in the field and lab
- Follow industry standard test protocols and procedures
- Troubleshoot real-time compliance issues in the field
- Monitor non-compliance protocols
Requirements summary:
- Valid BC driver's licence and driver's abstract
- Appropriate vehicle for construction sites
- Lift and control weights up to 16 kg / 35 lbs
- Concrete testing experience (asset)
- Civil engineering diploma (asset)
- Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Laboratory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 35 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 201-500 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
The Opportunity
Metro Testing + Engineering is hiring new Materials Testing Technicians because we added more projects and clients into our service portfolio. Whether you are an experienced Technicians or someone who is new to the field, you will be joining a company that is looking to develop their employees through training, coaching, and skill development.
Who we are:
Metro Testing + Engineering (Metro) was established in 1987 in Metro Vancouver, BC to provide the materials testing of concrete, asphalt, and soils for the construction industry. Since then, we have grown to include a diverse scope of services that now includes specialty testing, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, concrete restoration, and quality assurance certification throughout BC and Alberta.
What you will be doing:
- to provide third party independent sampling and testing of construction materials for quality control/quality assurance purposes.
- Sampling and Testing Concrete and Soil in the field and lab settings
- Preform test following the industry standard protocols and procedures
- Troubleshooting real time compliance issues in the field and monitoring non-compliance protocols
What you will be getting:
- Hourly wage between $22-25/hr
- Extended Health Benefits after 3 months
- 2 weeks of annual holidays
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Over time work
- Willing to work overnight is an asset
Who we are looking for:
- Previous experience with testing concrete is an asset
- Diploma in Civil Engineering is an asset
- Valid BC driver’s license (all successful candidates will be asked to provide their driver's abstract)
- Appropriate vehicle for use on construction sites (company vehicle is an option)
- Ability to lift and control weights up to 16 kilos / 35 lbs.
- Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn customized computer programs
- Strong ethics
Metro Testing + Engineering is committed to the retention and growth of our employees; we provide competitive compensation packages, performance incentives, and career opportunities. We are dedicated to providing a vibrant safe and progressive work environment for our employees.
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