Concrete Scanning/Coring Technician Trainee

Join Xradar Alberta as a Concrete Scanning/Coring Technician Trainee-Edmonton

Xradar Alberta is looking for a motivated Concrete Scanning/Coring Technician Trainee to join our Edmonton team. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in the construction industry and have the opportunity to grow your career. You should be willing and able to receive training in Calgary and Vancouver. This position is both mentally and physically rewarding, offering new challenges every day.

At Xradar, we believe that achieving excellence and enjoying a healthy work/life balance go hand-in-hand. If you're ready to start a career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you

As an Xradar Concrete Scanning/Coring Technician Trainee, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Using GPR technology to locate and map post-tension cables, rebar, and electrical conduits in concrete structures.
• Performing drilling and coring to create holes and openings in concrete.
• Participating in fieldwork, gaining exposure to a wide range of construction projects across the city.
• Preparing job sites, setting up equipment, and performing clean-up and maintenance of tools.
• Completing job summary reports for client review.
• Assisting with concrete engineering surveys and developing technical skills.
• Interpreting technical marks in concrete slabs to guide drilling and coring accurately.
• Ensuring site safety by following strict health and safety protocols.
• Transporting and maintaining equipment using company vehicles, including logging related activity.
• Expanding project management and business development skills while working full-time in the role.
• Willingness to receive training in Calgary (weeks to months) and occasional training in Vancouver.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

On your resume, we will be looking for the following:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a labour or construction role.
• Solid understanding of construction safety standards and procedures.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license (required for company vehicle use).
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.
• Experience working in varied job site conditions is an asset.
• Self-starter with motivation to develop skills in business development and project management.

During the interview process, we will be looking for:

• How you demonstrate our shared value set of excellence (pushing yourself to be the very best), innovation (your ability to try new things and be okay with failing), community (how you give to your community, either micro or macro) and honesty (how you own your mistakes, even if it might mean you don't always look as good as you hoped)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: your ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with a positive, proactive attitude. This includes understanding how to read a room and meet the needs of the team
• Examples of excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills through asking good questions and completing solid analysis
• Examples of your ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as collaboratively across several teams
• Knowledge or interest in learning concrete construction methods, project management and interest in business development

Why Xradar?

• Competitive base wage of $ $32.00/ hour depending on experience
• Customizable benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, and RRSP options
• Paid sick days to care for you or your immediate family 
• Structured training program where you'll become familiarized with the industry methodologies and a commitment to professional growth
• Company holidays: we go camping in the summer and skiing in the winter
  

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter online (ideally, in one document). While we thank all candidates who apply, only those deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.

Our Culture 

As part of GeoRadar Group - an employee-owned company - Xradar prides itself on being flexible and innovative. We have a diverse, youthful culture where career development is both supported and encouraged. Continually striving for excellence and pushing for higher standards, Xradar is client-focused yet employee-driven. We see ourselves as a unique group of individuals unified by the common goal of being the best in our industry. 

About Us 

Xradar is the largest and most experienced provider of concrete scanning services, non-destructive testing (NDT), structural drawings, void & crack detection, and corrosion mapping across Canada. We are a COR-certified company that ensures safe working environments for our employees backed by safe job procedures and a vigorous training program.

Commitment to Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Xradar is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in building an environment that is inclusive and supportive for all individuals regardless of ancestry, race, color, religion (including religious dress) or creed, national, ethnic, or social origin, including caste, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, or other protected categories as provided by human rights legislation. Our goal is to build an organization that supports diversity inside out
We are committed to providing equitable and inclusive treatment to all applicants throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process (e.g., for your interview), please don't hesitate to contact us at  We will be happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

We are committed to providing equitable and inclusive treatment to all applicants throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process (e.g., for your interview), please don't hesitate to contact us at  We will be happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and accessible experience.