Senior Construction Materials & Inspection Technologist (C.E.T. / P. Tech.)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee field testing and inspection activities.
• Conduct soil compaction testing, subgrade evaluations, and proof rolling.
• Perform concrete slump, air, temperature, and cylinder testing in accordance with CSA standards.
• Inspect aggregates and earthworks and verify compliance.
• Ensure compliance with CSA standards, project specifications, contract documents, and provincial and municipal requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, project teams, and client representatives according to construction sequencing.
• Review field and laboratory data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Document non-conformance conditions and provide recommendations within scope.
• Support Quality Management Plans and project-specific QA/QC programs.
• Mentor and supervise junior technicians and inspectors.
• Support communication between owner, contractor, and engineering teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of construction industry experience.
• Multi-discipline CCIL certifications and a C.E.T. or P.Tech. designation.
• Experience leading inspection programs and mentoring staff.
• Experience on large-scale or mission-critical projects, including data centers or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the Alberta regulatory environment and APEGA.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare detailed testing and inspection reports and maintain work activity records.
• Authorization to work in Canada.

Work Environment

• This is a site position requiring time on site and in the office.
• Candidates need to reside in Edmonton.
• Work occurs outdoors in variable weather at field sites and in laboratories with required safety protection.
• Requires mobility across construction obstacles, rough ground, steep surfaces, ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds repetitively.

Benefits and Development

• Competitive wages, benefits, RRSP matching, and employee referral bonuses.
• Certification training, professional development, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, and paid membership fees.
• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare spending account, wellness days, and paid holidays.