Quality Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Quality Technician
Requisition ID: 11175
Location:
Meldrum Bay, ON, CA
Pay Type: Hourly
Company Overview Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Objective & Overview Lafarge, Canada’s leading supplier of construction materials has an opportunity for a Quality Technician at our Meldrum Bay Quarry
The hourly rate starts at $27.92/hr and increases to $28.92/hr after the probationary period.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Implementation of Lafarge Safety Policies, and Compliance with Government Legislation. Safety Induction of Visitors to Quality Lab or site as required. Execution of Job Hazard Analyses for QC Tasks, and implementation of Action Items. Execution and implementation of Lab/QC Safety Improvement Plans.
- Aggregate Product Performance: Implement programs and processes to ensure compliance of all products with relevant Codes, Standards, and Specifications. Implement Lafarge Quality Program, including sampling, testing, reporting and follow up for all products as determined for each site of responsibility. Record, Monitor and communicate Aggregate KPI performance with key stakeholders as required – investigate variances from Plan and establish corrective actions as required. Participate in or lead the development and implementation of site specific actions to reduce and/or utilize long products, including innovating new combination materials. Provide input to ensure alignment between Sales and Operational staff to ensure product performance meets customer expectations
- Physical attributes: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs & ladders; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear and smell. Infrequently the employee is required to work in awkward situations; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must perform work outdoors in all weather conditions, and will work around moving mechanical parts and equipment. Various PPE will include safety boots, reflective clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat. Additional PPE may be required depending upon tasks.
Relationship with Others:
- Reports to the area Quality Control Supervisor.
- Works closely with Production Staff, Distribution Staff, and Sales Territory Manager
Specific Accountabilities:
- Safety
- Product Performance
- Customer Service/Support
- Product Quality Control and Performance
- Troubleshooting
- Cost Management
- Quality Policies and Training
Dimensions: Starting wage will be commensurate with skills and experience. Candidates must Possess Full G-class Driver’s License.
Qualification Profile: Education & Work Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Civil engineering or equivalent an asset
- Ontario high school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction materials (aggregates, asphalt and concrete) industry and have knowledge of quality control tests.
- Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of creating good relationships internally and externally with our customers.
- Must also be able to work well as part of a team and independently.
- Good computer skills for Windows based software.
- Driver License, minimum G2.
Work Environment:
- Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments in all weather.
- Flexible hours will be required which will include overtime and weekend work.
- Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting, bending, reaching, carrying.
- This role will require the handling of aggregates lab equipment.
Lominger Competency Profile:
- Customer Focus
- Managing Conflict
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Savvy
We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Your Lafarge Experience At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
About Lafarge Canada
Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim. With 6,000 employees and 400 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. From cement and aggregates, to ready-mix and precast concrete as well as asphalt, paving and construction, we have the ability to bring value to every project.
Beyond product innovation, we have developed global and local integrated solutions. These construction systems offer a solid package in terms of cost, durability, strength, insulation, appearance and ease of application. We lead the evolution of building materials by listening intensely our customers. Our innovative background merges with our everyday work in project planning with customers to bring highly relevant solutions.
Lafarge est le plus grand fournisseur canadien de matériaux de construction diversifiés et fait partie du groupe mondial Holcim. Avec 6 000 employés et 400 sites au Canada, notre mission est de fournir des solutions de construction qui permettent de construire de meilleures villes et communautés. Du ciment et des granulats au béton prêt à l'emploi et préfabriqué, en passant par l'asphalte, le pavage et la construction, nous avons la capacité d'apporter de la valeur à chaque projet.
Au-delà de l'innovation de produit, nous avons développé des solutions intégrées globales et locales. Ces systèmes de construction offrent un ensemble solide en termes de coût, de durabilité, de résistance, d'isolation, d'apparence et de facilité d'application. Nous menons l'évolution des matériaux de construction en écoutant intensément nos clients. Notre expérience en matière d'innovation se confond avec notre travail quotidien de planification de projets avec les clients pour apporter des solutions très pertinentes.
Visit/Visitez www.lafarge.ca
Quality Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Quality Technician
Requisition ID: 11175
Location:
Meldrum Bay, ON, CA
Pay Type: Hourly
Company Overview Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Objective & Overview Lafarge, Canada’s leading supplier of construction materials has an opportunity for a Quality Technician at our Meldrum Bay Quarry
The hourly rate starts at $27.92/hr and increases to $28.92/hr after the probationary period.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Implementation of Lafarge Safety Policies, and Compliance with Government Legislation. Safety Induction of Visitors to Quality Lab or site as required. Execution of Job Hazard Analyses for QC Tasks, and implementation of Action Items. Execution and implementation of Lab/QC Safety Improvement Plans.
- Aggregate Product Performance: Implement programs and processes to ensure compliance of all products with relevant Codes, Standards, and Specifications. Implement Lafarge Quality Program, including sampling, testing, reporting and follow up for all products as determined for each site of responsibility. Record, Monitor and communicate Aggregate KPI performance with key stakeholders as required – investigate variances from Plan and establish corrective actions as required. Participate in or lead the development and implementation of site specific actions to reduce and/or utilize long products, including innovating new combination materials. Provide input to ensure alignment between Sales and Operational staff to ensure product performance meets customer expectations
- Physical attributes: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs & ladders; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear and smell. Infrequently the employee is required to work in awkward situations; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must perform work outdoors in all weather conditions, and will work around moving mechanical parts and equipment. Various PPE will include safety boots, reflective clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat. Additional PPE may be required depending upon tasks.
Relationship with Others:
- Reports to the area Quality Control Supervisor.
- Works closely with Production Staff, Distribution Staff, and Sales Territory Manager
Specific Accountabilities:
- Safety
- Product Performance
- Customer Service/Support
- Product Quality Control and Performance
- Troubleshooting
- Cost Management
- Quality Policies and Training
Dimensions: Starting wage will be commensurate with skills and experience. Candidates must Possess Full G-class Driver’s License.
Qualification Profile: Education & Work Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Civil engineering or equivalent an asset
- Ontario high school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction materials (aggregates, asphalt and concrete) industry and have knowledge of quality control tests.
- Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of creating good relationships internally and externally with our customers.
- Must also be able to work well as part of a team and independently.
- Good computer skills for Windows based software.
- Driver License, minimum G2.
Work Environment:
- Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments in all weather.
- Flexible hours will be required which will include overtime and weekend work.
- Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting, bending, reaching, carrying.
- This role will require the handling of aggregates lab equipment.
Lominger Competency Profile:
- Customer Focus
- Managing Conflict
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Savvy
We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Your Lafarge Experience At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
About Lafarge Canada
Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim. With 6,000 employees and 400 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. From cement and aggregates, to ready-mix and precast concrete as well as asphalt, paving and construction, we have the ability to bring value to every project.
Beyond product innovation, we have developed global and local integrated solutions. These construction systems offer a solid package in terms of cost, durability, strength, insulation, appearance and ease of application. We lead the evolution of building materials by listening intensely our customers. Our innovative background merges with our everyday work in project planning with customers to bring highly relevant solutions.
Lafarge est le plus grand fournisseur canadien de matériaux de construction diversifiés et fait partie du groupe mondial Holcim. Avec 6 000 employés et 400 sites au Canada, notre mission est de fournir des solutions de construction qui permettent de construire de meilleures villes et communautés. Du ciment et des granulats au béton prêt à l'emploi et préfabriqué, en passant par l'asphalte, le pavage et la construction, nous avons la capacité d'apporter de la valeur à chaque projet.
Au-delà de l'innovation de produit, nous avons développé des solutions intégrées globales et locales. Ces systèmes de construction offrent un ensemble solide en termes de coût, de durabilité, de résistance, d'isolation, d'apparence et de facilité d'application. Nous menons l'évolution des matériaux de construction en écoutant intensément nos clients. Notre expérience en matière d'innovation se confond avec notre travail quotidien de planification de projets avec les clients pour apporter des solutions très pertinentes.
Visit/Visitez www.lafarge.ca