Field Material Sampler

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

As a Field Material Sampler, you are part of the paving and road construction operation—working outdoors on active job sites to collect asphalt and aggregate samples during production and placement. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that requires working alongside paving crews, lifting heavy materials, operating field equipment, and managing sampling activities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Your day includes shoveling hot asphalt from the paver, transporting and splitting samples, coring asphalt from finished road surfaces, and coordinating sampling times with project teams. You will spend long hours outside, often in hot summer conditions, and may travel between or work out of town depending on project needs.

This role is field-based, not laboratory-based, and is best suited for someone who enjoys physical work, independence, and being part of an active construction crew rather than working in an indoor lab setting.

• →Collect asphalt and aggregate samples on active paving and construction sites
• →Shovel and handle hot asphalt during production and placement
• →Core asphalt using mounted drilling equipment at designated locations
• →Package, label, and organize material samples for MTO and internal testing
• →Perform compaction or density testing in the field and, when required, in quarry environments
• →Coordinate sampling activities with paving crews, superintendents, and project teams
• →Work safely around heavy equipment and live traffic
• →Perform other related duties as assigned

• Valid Class G driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Physically able to lift, carry, and handle materials weighing up to 25 kg repeatedly
• Ability to work long hours, including early starts, overtime, weekends, and out‑of‑town assignments
• Ability to work outdoors full‑time in all weather conditions, including heat, sun, and varying site conditions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment

• Previous experience working in road construction, paving, or a field-based construction role
• Experience towing a small trailer
• Experience operating mounted drills or coring equipment
• Experience using nuclear or electronic density gauges

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression. 

Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by qualified personnel. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.