Skip to the main content
This website uses cookies to give you a better online experience. By using this website or closing this message, you are agreeing to our cookie policy. More information
Alberta Supports Contact Centre

Toll Free 1-877-644-9992

Job Details

Non-Destructive Test Technician

Employer

WESTERNBEE ASSOCIATE ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.

Date Posted

May 16, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $30.00 to $32.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 30, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

WESTERNBEE ASSOCIATE ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Various locations
  • Remote location

Tasks

  • Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects
  • Establish NDI techniques and calibration standards
  • Set up, calibrate, operate and interpret magnetic particle, eddy current, liquid penetrant, acoustic emission, and infrared thermographic equipment
  • Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
  • Instruct and supervise trainees
  • Maintain test result reports
  • Inspect or test structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or failure to comply with specifications or regulations

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

NRCAN Certification Magnetic Particle testing Level 2

Testing equipment and methods

  • Magnetic particle
  • Visual inspection
  • Ultrasonic

Area of work experience

  • Construction
  • Metal processing

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves
  • Ear plugs
  • Mask
  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Gasoline paid
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid

Report a Problem

Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.

Interest Codes & Abilities
The Non-Destructive Test Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Nondestructive Testers and Inspectors
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment, and to conduct tests to ensure quality and detect defects; may perform specialized inspections using acoustic emission, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and laser shearography testing methods

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing information to interpret radiographs, readouts, meters and visual indicators and to evaluate test results

METHODICAL

Interest in speaking to organize and report test results; and in applying testing criteria according to specifications and standards; may instruct and supervise trainees

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Learn More

Was this page useful?