Structural Steel Technician

The Opportunity::
McElhanney Ltd. is looking for an efficient, professional, and friendly individual to join our bridge in-plant quality assurance team as a Structural Steel Technician on an as-needed basis in the Lower Mainland. This is a part time or contract position, and, in this role, the incumbent will support a busy team of engineering and technical professionals by providing in-plant inspection services.

As the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to shadow and train under our current in-plant Quality Assurance Technician, who will be retiring this fall. Although workload varies depending on ongoing assignments at local fabrication plants, this role has been ~12 hours per week on average over the last year. This role is ideal for someone looking for part-time work or a semi-retired individual looking to remain engaged in the industry and/or supplement their retirement.

What You’ll Be Doing::

• In-plant quality assurance of structural and miscellaneous steel bridge components at steel fabrication facilities in the Lower Mainland of BC
• Liaise with McElhanney Victoria office personnel and provide quality assurance reporting of work progress at the fabrication facilities.

What You’ll Bring::

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in structural steel fabrication (experience with bridge fabrication would be beneficial)
• CSA Standard W178.2 Welding Inspector certification (Preference will be given to Level II and Level III certification)
• A technical understanding of structural engineering principles and knowledge of steel bridge fabrication would be an asset
• Ability to work well as part of a team but also work independently to meet client and company deadlines
• Familiarity with MS Word and Excel and be able to create and email reports.
• A valid BC Driver’s License

What Can We Offer You?:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth

Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals. McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit:www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning

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