BURNCO is currently seeking a determined and motivated Quality Assurance Technician to join our Calgary Ready-Mix division. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Engineer, Calgary Ready Mix, this role plays a vital part in supporting the sampling, testing, and quality control of ready-mix concrete to ensure exceptional products are delivered to our customers throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong attention to detail who can work independently and collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and third-party stakeholders to achieve quality and performance objectives.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – APPLY TODAY!

We offer great benefits and more: 

• Competitive wages
• Company 6% RRSP Matching Program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• High-quality individuals and teams with a strong safety culture
• Stable, reputable, and growing company
• Opportunity to help build legacy infrastructure (You can proudly say, “I built that!”)

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform plant and site testing of concrete
• Communicate effectively with clients, third-party testing companies, and operations personnel
• Troubleshoot quality issues and provide recommendations to maintain a high-quality ready-mix product
• Observe and document placement, logistical, and curing conditions that affect product performance
• Observe and document third-party testing procedures
• Prepare and test concrete cylinders for compressive strength
• Make field adjustments to concrete loads as required
• Execute mix design adjustments as required
• Sample and test ready-mix raw materials
• Prepare and conduct batch trials
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Engineer or Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

What We Would Like from You

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required
• Candidates who have or are working toward a C.E.T. designation will be given preference
• Construction industry experience with previous knowledge of concrete testing is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of CSA A23.2:24 field testing procedures
• CCIL and/or ACI field concrete testing certification is preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (minimum) required

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work overtime and varying shifts, including nights and weekends, as required
• Physically capable of working in varying weather conditions, temperatures, and performing heavy lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Highly motivated, disciplined, and able to take ownership of personal learning and development

IMPORTANT: As a safety sensitive position, it is a condition of employment that selected candidate successfully pass comprehensive pre-employment testing that includes a Drug and Alcohol screen and Fitness to Work testing. Please note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for any Cannabis derived products regardless of use frequency or purpose.