Materials Testing Jobs in Edmonton, AB
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Role Overview
Inline Group Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Materials Testing to lead and support our growing materials testing division. Reporting directly to the COO, this role acts as the senior technical leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all field and laboratory materials testing operations across multiple regions.
The Director of Materials Testing will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical standards, quality assurance programs, operational processes, and compliance systems that support safe, consistent, and scalable operations. This role works closely with operations, project teams, business development, and senior leadership to improve performance, strengthen client relationships, and support long-term divisional growth.
This is a leadership-focused role centered around technical guidance, process improvement, workforce development, and operational oversight rather than day-to-day project coordination or project-level financial management.
Travel to project sites and regional offices will be required as needed (approximately 20–40%).
**Responsibilities:**Technical Leadership (SME)
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Provide senior technical guidance for materials testing operations
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Support complex technical issues and quality concerns
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Develop and maintain testing standards and procedures
Quality Assurance & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications
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Maintain quality assurance processes and reporting standards
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Support audits, NCR investigations, and corrective actions
Operating Systems & Process Governance
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Improve operational workflows and divisional processes
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Develop scalable systems and reporting procedures
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Identify and implement process improvements
Client Relations & Commercial Support
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Support client relationships and technical discussions
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Assist with proposals, estimating, and project planning
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Participate in senior-level commercial and contractual discussions
Financial Performance, Forecasting & Capacity Planning
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Support workforce planning and operational forecasting
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Assist with resource planning and divisional readiness
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Recommend improvements that support operational performance
Project Execution Enablement
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Support project teams with technical leadership and oversight
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Promote consistent execution standards across projects
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Ensure safety and quality expectations are maintained
People Leadership & Talent Framework
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Develop training standards and competency frameworks
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Mentor and support technical leaders and field personnel
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Assist with hiring strategy, workforce planning, and talent development
Qualifications
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required
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Minimum 10 years of industry-related experience, including leadership or senior technical experience
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Experience in materials testing, geotechnical services, or related infrastructure sectors required
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CCIL and RSO certification preferred, or ability to obtain and maintain certifications
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Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) certification required
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PMP designation considered an asset
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Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Proven ability to build systems, improve processes, and support operational growth
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Established industry relationships and infrastructure sector experience considered an asset
**Why Join Inline Group?**Inline Group Inc. offers the opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic organization where leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement are valued. Join a team that is committed to developing strong people, delivering high-quality work, and supporting major infrastructure and construction projects across Canada.
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Competitive pay and bonuses – Competitive compensation package with performance bonus.
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Take care of what matters most – Enjoy health care benefits for you and your family.
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Personal wellness is a priority – Use your Health and Wellness Spending Account to support your hobbies and passions.
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Investing in you – Take advantage of our Annual Training and Development Allowance to boost your skills.
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Plan for your future – Take advantage of our RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement.
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Future growth opportunities – Inline Group Inc. is growing, and so are the opportunities for you to take on new challenges and grow your career!
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About Inline Group Inc.
Inline Group Inc. is a geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and survey firm with operations across Canada. Since 2012, Inline has provided industrial and infrastructure clients with a value proposition that encompasses the best of both worlds – the competitiveness and flexibility of a smaller firm, but the processes, expertise, and services of a larger firm, derived from years of executing on Canada’s largest projects.
Inline’s engineering group encompasses Geotechnical Engineers that support a broad range of industrial, municipal, transportation, and land development projects. We dually provide surveying and materials testing, which includes a fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and 3D scanners, and six material testing labs - a CCIL lab in Edmonton, and five mobile labs. It is the combination of our services that provide our clients with a one stop shop solution.
Our core values – Productive and Hardworking, Personable, Humble, Professional, and Adaptable – are represented every day by our 100+ team members. We have grown with these values, hire with these values, and our clients have come to expect, and appreciate, our commitment to these values. It is our people that champion these behaviors, and they are the Inline difference.
We believe companies have a greater purpose than profit; we are committed to creating positive impacts on each team member and investing in the communities we work within. Inline is proud to support many Indigenous communities across Canada with financial, employment, and social benefits created through our Indigenous Joint Venture Partnerships.