Laboratory Technician - #448514

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our team is growing, and we're looking for Laboratory Technicians to join our amazing group of professionals. As part of the Construction Services, Materials Engineering, and Laboratory Group in Cambridge, you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. Collaboration is key to our success!

We want individuals who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality results, this is the role for you.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Conduct testing in accordance with company processes and national standards.
• Perform testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Ensure the laboratory is kept in a safe, clean, and tidy condition, and that equipment is maintained and in good working order.
• Uphold the security of the laboratory and its confidential records.
• Report all non-conforming product test samples in line with quality procedures and store them until their related issues are resolved.
  
  
  

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Prior experience in laboratory testing, particularly with soils, aggregates, and concrete.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within a small team.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all testing procedures.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software such as MS Office suite.
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.