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As a member of the operations team, the Associate Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine tests to determine the durability of interior and exterior automotive, military, and consumer goods parts and components.\nIf you are not currently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.\nPay range: $24-25/hr CAD\nResponsibilities\nSet-Up and verification of any new equipment or test fixturing as required\nReview of technical specifications and customer specific requirements\nLaboratory notes and record keeping with attention to details per SOP and QAM\nComputer data entry and report generation in MS Office (Word, Excel and Project)\nExecute test according to specification\nReporting of test or equipment failures and/or safety concerns to Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Manager\nGeneral facility housekeeping\nAdherence Element Quality System (ISO 17025) and Standard Operating Procedures as assigned\nSkills / Qualifications\nTechnical or chemical college degree is a definite asset\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\nComputer skills\nOrganized with a very good attention to detail\nSelf motivated with analytical and assessment skills\nAdaptable and work well under deadlines.\nWork experience in lab environment and/or courses in quality assurance an asset\nCompany Overview\nElement 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’.\nWhen 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.\nWhile 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.\nIndustries 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.\nDiversity Statement\nAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. 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