Fire Testing Technician

Fire Testing Technician Job Locations CA-ON-Oakville ID 2026-19661 Overview Element is looking for a Testing Technician to conduct various fire performance tests, including the analysis of test results to well defined standards and/or standard operating procedures. This position involves sample preparation, physical testing, scheduling, equipment setup, maintenance / calibration, client interaction, and report writing.

Salary: $26- $30/hr DOE Responsibilities • Safely test materials associated with recognized flammability property standards, sample preparation, data collection & analysis, and report preparation. • Involvement in test material unpacking / inspection, logging/labeling, and pre-conditioning (if required). • Participate in client correspondence and project coordination. • Purchase equipment & materials and maintain equipment. • Maintain equipment calibrations. • All work is to be conducted as per Element H&S procedures and industry-accepted safety protocols. Skills / Qualifications • Completion of a 2-year college program in engineering or technology and/or 1-year of experience in an engineering environment. • Ability to adapt and to work both independently and as part of a team. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to multitask. • Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion. • Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate). • Experience with common construction power and hand tools. • Proficient in MS Office Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world.

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When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

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Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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