Junior Materials Testing Technician

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Junior Materials Testing Technician!

We’re looking for a motivated new graduate or early-career professional to join our Geotechnical team as a Junior Materials Technician. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both field and laboratory testing, while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians who will support your development.

You will be based out of our Burnaby, BC office and work on projects across the surrounding area.

• As a Junior Materials Technician, you will build practical skills by supporting construction and materials testing activities, including:
• Perform field testing on construction materials such as:
  • Concrete (slump, air content, casting cylinders)
  • Soil (in-place density testing using nuclear densometer)
  • Assist with asphalt and concrete coring and sampling
  • Collect soil, asphalt, and aggregate samples from project sites
• Support laboratory testing, such as:
  • Concrete compressive strength testing
  • Grain size analysis
  • Proctor compaction tests
  • Basic geotechnical and asphalt testing
• Conduct site visits to observe construction and support quality control reviews
• Work with engineers and project teams to help identify and resolve site-related issues
• Communicate with contractors and clients in a professional and responsive manner
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training opportunities

• Recent graduate (or nearing completion) of a Civil Engineering Technology diploma or related program
• Basic knowledge or exposure to materials testing (concrete, soil, asphalt) is an asset
• Strong interest in working outdoors and on construction sites
• Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn new skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Valid Canadian driver’s license (required for site visits)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The hourly range for this role is between $23 - $26. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.