Junior Construction Materials Lab Technician
Emit Jobsearch · Mississauga, ON, Canada
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The OpportunityBuild the Future with Us — This is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the world infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you will apply your skills to cutting-edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most.
As a Junior Construction Materials Lab Technician, you will deliver accurate, high-quality laboratory testing that supports environmental, materials, and infrastructure projects across the region. Working within a collaborative laboratory team that values precision, safety, and innovation, you will help produce reliable results that contribute to healthier, more resilient communities while developing your technical expertise.
Your Impact- Perform routine laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete in accordance with recognized standards and project specifications.
- Manage sample preparation, labelling, logging, and storage to maintain accurate tracking and full traceability throughout testing.
- Operate balances, ovens, sieves, compression testing machines, and other standard laboratory equipment safely and consistently.
- Produce accurate laboratory records by documenting observations and test results in approved logs, templates, and digital systems.
- Strengthen a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment by following established health, safety, and quality procedures.
- Collaborate with senior technicians and technologists on test setup, equipment cleaning, and laboratory organization.
The Skills That Set You Apart- Previous experience with laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, or other construction materials is an asset.
- Ability to follow detailed test methods and complete repetitive laboratory procedures with consistency and accuracy.
- Strong sample-management and record-keeping skills that support traceable data and dependable project reporting.
- Ability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs as part of routine laboratory duties.
- Working knowledge of laboratory health, safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.
- Interest in developing technical skills in construction materials testing, laboratory equipment, and recognized testing standards.
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Compensation- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $45,400 - $60,200
- MB & ON: $41,400 - $57,000
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $41,000 - $54,500
Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Turn Precise Testing into Lasting ConfidenceHelp transform careful laboratory work into reliable decisions for the projects and infrastructure communities depend on. Build your technical future one accurate result at a time.