Do you have experience performing complex tests and analysis in a laboratory environment? If yes, bring your knowledge and skills to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)'s Transportation Infrastructure Management Division.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• conduct complex and highly specialized tests on a variety of engineering materials and related products used in the construction and maintenance of provincial highways
• provide group leadership and technical supervision to laboratory staff in the area of assigned responsibility
• provide technical leadership and training to junior technical staff
• coordinate and schedule activities within the area of assigned responsibility, and monitor the accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency of work performed
• contribute to the evaluation and development of new analytical systems, test procedures and equipment, and contribute to research and development projects.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Certification by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL), as appropriate to the materials being tested, must be obtained within 9 months of employment.
Laboratory Experience
• You know theories and principles of laboratory testing procedures and methods, including knowledge of MTO, CSA, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) testing methods for construction and related materials.
• You have an understanding of construction technology and design methodologies.
• You can understand the implications of poor test results on material performance, and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
• You know laboratory health and safety practices and guidelines, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), to ensure the safe performance of work in the laboratory and in the field.
Quality Control and Diagnostic Experience
• You know laboratory quality control systems and procedures, to contribute to the development and updating of sound, effective internal laboratory quality management systems.
• You know principles of quality assurance and can use quality assurance systems to analyze and summarize performance histories.
• You have analytical and evaluative skills to contribute to selection or development of standard and alternative testing procedures.
• You have mechanical diagnostic skills to respond to pertinent equipment test data and information, such as identifying need for calibration or repair.
• You can evaluate alternative equipment or test methods.
Communication and Presentation Skills
• You can accurately prepare reports, letters and other written communications on test results.
• You can instruct and guide assigned staff, and provide training and technical direction on new and revised test methods.
• You can explain and interpret test results, and provide findings to clients.
• You can deliver training in testing of engineering materials and related products to internal and external groups.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
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