Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for coordinating with Quality Control Administrators the Quality Control Supervisor the Quality Control Manager Project Managers the City of Ottawa MTO-designated labs and foremen on a daily basis to ensure correct aggregate samples are taken and delivered to the appropriate laboratory.

This is a contract position from May-November 2026.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Asphalt sampling granular sampling and compaction testing.
• Coring of asphalt and concrete.
• Plastic concrete testing and delivery of samples.
• Set rolling patterns for the rolling train in the paving crews in order to achieve optimum asphalt compaction.
• Collect asphalt samples based on pre-determined tonnages. Samples may be delivered to R.W. Tomlinson Laboratories or designated MTO Lab. Results of these tests may be used in determining part of the pay factor.
• Conduct soil compaction testing and granular sampling. Soil compaction testing will be performed utilizing a nuclear densometer gauge
• Daily co-ordination of Quality Control activities.
• Communicate with Quality Control Administrators Quality Control Manager Project Managers and foremen on a daily basis to co-ordinate the days events.
• Daily meetings are held between Project Managers in order to communicate what work is to take place the following day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• A mixture of office and field conditions
• Must be physically fit
• Must valid drivers license
• Exposure to all elements summer heat rain etc.
• Occasional overtime work is to be expected during nights and weekends.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The expected salary range for this position is $26.75- $30.00 per hour. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS:

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards program

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions please contact our HR department.