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Lab technician - Summer student 1

Requisition ID:  11396
Location: 

St-Eustache, Quebec, CA, J7P 4C1

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.

Responsibilities

  1. Visual inspection of reserve stacks and loading faces. Advise the lab technician if any problems are identified (segregation, contamination, lack of equipment, etc.).
  2. Follow the sampling frequency indicated in the Quality Plan for qualitative monitoring in production and delivery. 
  3. Perform quality control of aggregates (grain size, LA, micro Deval, etc.) and asphalt (bitumen extraction, grain size, density, etc.) according to the standards and procedures in place. Record results in appropriate systems.
  4. Advise the lab technician of any non-compliance. 
  5. Clean the lab at the end of each day and complete basic maintenance of equipment.
  6. Any other related tasks at the request of the Quality Supervisor.

 
Experience and skills

  • CEGEP, DEC or Attestation d'Études Collégiales (AEC) (quality control materials, civil engineering or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office / G-Suite.
  • Care about the accuracy of information taken.
  • Fluency in French (spoken and written).
  • Valid driver’s licence (Class 5).
     

 

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.

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