Materials Technician (3)

← Back to search results Apply By: Monday, October 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Materials Technician Job ID: 249062 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Transportation Division: Transportation Infrastructure Management Division City: North York Position(s) language: English Job term: 3 Permanent Job code: 16074 - Technician 3, Physical Lab Salary: $1,104.03 - $1,304.59 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Apply now Accessibility support The Ministry of Transportation, Laboratory Services Section, requires a Materials Technician to conduct standard and highly specialized tests on concrete, asphalt and related highway construction materials in the Ministry's laboratories. About the jobIn this role, you will:
• be responsible for carrying out, and assist in carrying out, a variety of specialized tests in accordance with recognized standards and procedures
• prepare test specimens
• operate and maintain testing equipment
• perform testing in the laboratory and occasionally in the field
• record, document and verify test methods and results What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements• certification by Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) or American Concrete Institute (ACI), must be obtained within 9 months of employment
Technical expertise:• You have experience with established testing procedures, standards and laboratory protocols (e.g. MTO, CSA, ASTM and AASHTO) related to asphalt, concrete and bituminous materials, and a basic knowledge of the theory and principles behind them.
• You have knowledge of engineering materials and their use in highway construction.
• You have a basic understanding of construction technology and design methodologies.
• You have experience with the operation of automated and manual testing equipment, and an understanding of their related capabilities and limitations.
• You have manual dexterity and visual acuity to carry out test procedures and operate test equipment.
• You have knowledge and understanding of laboratory health and safety practices and guidelines, and are able to interpret and apply WHMIS, SDS, and TDG to perform duties safely in the laboratory and field.
Analytical skills:• You have well developed diagnostic and evaluation skills to analyze, interpret and assess impact of results.
• You can problem solve to determine appropriate use of equipment and application of scientific methods.
• You demonstrate initiative and sound judgement.
Communication and interpersonal skills:• You can communicate effectively to instruct and guide junior staff and to respond to queries.
• You can record test results accurately and explain/present test results and related information.
• You are able to work as part of a team and build and maintain effective working relationships.
• You are able to work with minimal supervision.
Computer skills:• You have working knowledge and skill in the use of common office productivity software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet. 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! How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's 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 accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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Additional information: Apply by: Monday, October 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 3 English Permanent - Full Time, 95 Arrow Rd, North York, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 3.7 Category: Science and Engineering Posted on: Monday, September 21, 2026

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• T-MT-249062/26(3)

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