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Materials Testing Technicians (soils/aggregate) - Camp Job

@ Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.

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Terrace, British Columbia

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Overview

Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd. is hiring experienced Materials Testing Technicians on contract for a mine site in Northern BC. The work covers soil and aggregate testing, sample preparation, data entry into LIMS and meeting client turnaround times. The rotation is 15 days on and 13 days off until October 31, 2026, with a target start in mid-April 2026, $25-35/hr depending on experience, 12-hour days with overtime, and accommodation and meals provided.

Pay:

$25–$35 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare soil and aggregate samples and run tests per method
  • Maintain and calibrate equipment and apparatus
  • Interpret data, calculate results and enter into LIMS
  • Plan daily workload and meet client turnaround times
  • Report delays and procedural non-conformances to supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • Experience testing soil and aggregate (sieve analysis, Proctor)
  • Experience using a nuclear densometer
  • Valid BC or Alberta driver's licence
  • Pass a drug and alcohol test before starting
  • Experience with FIFO rotation is an asset

Tools & skills

Nuclear densometerLIMS
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-02-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
Scheduleday, overtime
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol
Perks mentionedFree or discounted meals

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Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.

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Company size201-500
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Job description

Metro Testing + Engineering is looking for experienced Materials Testing Technicians for a mine site in Northern BC. The rotation is 15 days on and 13 days off until October 31st, 2026. The target start date is Mid April, 2026.

What you will be doing:

  • Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and apparatus
  • Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
  • Review workload summary reports to plan and organize daily work
  • Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analysis as described in the test methods and reviews daily workload to accommodate daily rushes
  • Interpret data, calculate final results and enter data into LIMS Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
  • Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within time requirements
  • Identify and communicate procedural non conformances to Supervisor
  • Other duties as required

What you will be getting:

  • $25-35/hr depends on experience
  • 12 hours days with Overtime
  • Accommodation and meals are provided
  • Marshal points are in Western Canada - Vancouver, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Smithers and Calgary.

Who we are looking for:

  • Experienced with testing Soil +Aggregate. (Sieve Analysis/Proctor)
  • Experience with using Nuclear Densometer
  • Valid BC/Alberta Driver's license
  • Must be able to pass a Drug + Alcohol test prior to starting
  • Experienced with working in FIFO rotation is an asset

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