Testing Technician

Testing Technician Job Locations CA-ON-Oakville ID 2026-19669 Overview Element is looking for a highly motivated Test Technician /Technologist to conduct various building performance tests including the setup and analysis of test results to well defined standards and/or standard operating procedures. This position involves sample preparation, physical testing, scheduling, equipment maintenance / calibration, client interaction and report writing.

Salary: $22- $30/hr DOE Responsibilities • Participates in client correspondence and project coordination • Coordinates testing of construction products, building envelope assemblies including glazing systems • Understanding of test requirements as per relevant standards and specifications. • Involved in sample preparation, test setup, data collection & analysis. • Write technical reports complete with full specimen description, relevant reference standard/specification, and test results. • Purchase materials and maintain equipment. • Maintain equipment calibrations. Skills / Qualifications • Completion of a University or College program in mechanical engineering, material science or building construction • 3+ years of experience in a similar role • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Strong understanding of engineering concepts • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to focus on multiple projects at the same time • Computer proficiency (MS Office) • Experience with AutoCAD is an asset • Ability to take testing projects from initial set up to completion and ready for report writing • Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required.

May schedule customer visits for test review and customer resolution(s) • Ability set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under minimal supervision and technical input of a Senior/Principal Test Technician • Conduct safe material handling per Element guidelines. • Experience with common construction power tools. Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world.

Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

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.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

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.

Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first.