QC Technician

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.

QC Technician

Requisition ID: 11383

Location:

Gatineau, Quebec, CA, J8P 7Z9

Pay Type: Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the QC Technician - Aggregates is responsible for safely implement Quality Control for production and shipping of our products. He makes sure our Quality Plan is respected across our sites in the NCR.

Accountabilities

Health & Safety

Work in a safe and effective manner following the Lafarge Safety Program and applicable legislation. Be directly involved in risk analysis necessary for lab activities, development and application of improvement plans in relation to Health & Safety and ergonomics. Work efficiently and in collaboration with the different teams.

Support to Operations

Insure the Quality Plan is applied across NCR sites. Analyze results and share them with the Production Staff to insure products compliance with relevant Code, Standard and Specifications. Make sure all testing results are entered in our QC software. Participate with Production Staff to conduct production adjustments needed to insure product conformance. Insure all technical documentation is updated according to our Quality Plan.

Technical Support and Quality Control

Maintain excellent relationships with Sales, Production and Distribution Staffs. Provide Customer support by supplying technical documents and datasheets and/or by visiting customer job sites for technical troubleshooting. Perform administrative activities and insure all documentation is updated in order to maintain our CCIL Certification. Support the Sales, Production or Administrative Staffs when necessary (report preparation, special projects or other special requests). Participate in corrective/preventive action plans preparation and achievement to improve quality.

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 EON & GMA Quality Control Manager Collaboration and Team work with other QC Technician Works closely with Production, Distribution, and Sales Staffs

Specific Accountabilities:

• Safety
• Product quality control and performance
• Customer service and support
• Troubleshooting
• Implementation of best practices and quality control process
• Quality Policies and Training
  
  
  

Dimensions:

• Volume: 7 Million tons (3.5M production and 3.5M shipping)
• Direct reports: None
  
  
  

Qualification Profile:

Education & Work Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Civil engineering or equivalent
• Experience in materials quality control (an advantage)
  
  
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sound knowledge of OPSS, CSA and City of Ottawa standards.
• Excellent knowledge of quality control tests and best construction practices at the job sites.
• Fully valid Driver’s License Class G
• Must also be able to work well as part of a team and independently
• Good computer skills for Windows based software
• Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of creating good relationships internally and externally with our customers.
• Motivated
• Job Language: English (French an advantage)
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments.
• Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting.
• This role is will require the handling of cements, aggregates, concrete and lab equipment.
  
  
  

Lominger Competencies

Customer focus

Drive for results

Integrity and trust

Intellectual horsepower

Interpersonal savvy

Managing and measuring work

Process management

We thank you for your interest. 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.