Technical Services Representative

**WELCOME TO VCNA**

We are Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

**WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY**?

Provides technical support and expertise to St. Marys Cement Sales Representatives, industry and clients for the promotion and sale of concrete products in the Ontario

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
- Provides technical assistance to customers with cement and concrete related issues.
- To serve as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company's vision and critical success factors.
- Implement quality control testing and quality control programs for customers (i.e., mix design enhancements).
- Promotes and protects cement and concrete products through high profile participation in industry association and specification committees as well as other related organizations.
- Performs testing of concrete and cement, examine and analyze various building systems where concrete may be used, and sample gathering for concrete, cementing materials and aggregates.
- Identifies internal cement quality improvements pertaining to customer needs.
- Manages special projects related to technical aspects of product development in assistance of marketing efforts.
- Monitors slag operation and quality of slag granules for production of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS)

**WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?**
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering from university with related experience.
- Eligibility for Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) accreditation
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification (Grade I) is required within the first year.
- Valid Ontario Driver's license as extensive travel to jobsites and various plants will be required.

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
- Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
- Training, professional development
- Tuition reimbursement/assistance
- Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
- Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
- Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
- Fertility drug coverage
- Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
- Hybrid work model for certain positions

**OUR PEOPLE**

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always

**Our** **VC Way** reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best**:Our Way of Being**: ethical and respectful, **Our Way of Working**: together with excellence and **Our Way of Thriving**: with the courage to transform.

**INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT**
- We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self_