Quality Control Technician

Job summary

Collect production and customer product samples, support laboratory testing, and accurately record, interpret, and report results. Maintain clean laboratory equipment and vehicles, travel to sites for fieldwork, and work with the team to identify and resolve quality issues.

Job details

Introduction 3–4-month contract based out of Sechelt Our client is looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Quality Control Technician to join their laboratory team. This entry‑level, hands‑on role is ideal for someone interested in learning laboratory testing and quality control within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will assist with collecting and testing production and customer product samples, maintaining the cleanliness of laboratory equipment, and accurately recording and reporting test results. Working alongside experienced team members and the Manager, you will help identify and resolve quality‑related issues while developing your technical and analytical skills. The role includes a combination of indoor laboratory work and on‑site field activities, including driving (company vehicle access) and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Training is provided, and success in this position requires a willingness to learn, strong motivation and initiative, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. This role will be required to lift up to 20kg/50lbs on a 40-50% basis. You will be required to travel to multiple plant and site locations including Coquitlam (home base and also where Lab is located) to Surrey, Delta, Vancouver and North Vancouver. Responsibilities Collect samples of on-site production materials and outgoing customer products. Support laboratory testing and analysis alongside team members to meet deadlines. Clean laboratory, testing equipment, and truck. Record, interpret, and report test results to management. Partner with the Supervisor and team to identify and resolve quality-related issues. Balance indoor laboratory tasks with on-site fieldwork, including driving and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Requirements 2+ years of experience working in construction, and laboratory materials testing. Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to learn and operate laboratory software and testing equipment. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Clear and effective communication skills. Confident and safe driving ability. Ability to lift up to 20 kg and work comfortably at heights and on stairs. Work Environment Fast‑paced, manufacturing‑focused setting. Hands‑on role with regular interaction with production teams. Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. Work may overlap with active mine areas and heavy mobile equipment (HME) operations. What We Offer Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort – let us match you to your ideal position. About Us Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

What you’ll do

Collect production and customer product samples, support laboratory testing, and accurately record, interpret, and report results. Maintain clean laboratory equipment and vehicles, travel to sites for fieldwork, and work with the team to identify and resolve quality issues.

Requirements

The posting requires 2+ years of experience in construction and laboratory materials testing, along with analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively, drive safely, learn laboratory equipment and software, lift up to 20 kg, and work at heights and on stairs.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Materials Testing · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sample Collection
• Laboratory Testing
• Materials Testing
• Quality Control
• Test Result Recording
• Data Interpretation
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention To Detail
• Organization
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Software
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safe Driving
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Construction
• Engineering
• Security & Safety