Laboratory Technician

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding a Laboratory Technician to join our group. As part of the Construction Services, Materials Engineering and Laboratory Group team, 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.

Why WSP?

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, 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. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

You will carry out laboratory tests to known industry standards on soils, aggregates as well as concrete and other construction materials as required.
You will participate in relevant CCIL certifications as needed, and ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results
You will complete accurate and concise data gathering for a variety of test methods in a manner suitable for efficient data entry of test results to produce a final and accurate report.
You will support equipment calibration, maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory.
You will participate in the laboratory quality control program, support internal/external audits and assist in the identification and investigation as well as communicating of non-conformances to the Lab Lead.
You will support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples.
You will interact with staff in the Office including field technicians and technologists, administrative and professional staff, as well as with some clients.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

Successful completion of high school or post-secondary technical education in Civil Engineering/Technology or related discipline
Experience working in a soil laboratory is preferred but not required.
Willingness to learn CCIL laboratory certification processes, equipment maintenance and calibration, and lab proficiency testing programs.
Ability to obtain certification with the Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL Type C);
Time management skills, organizational skills, independent thinking skills, problem-solving and analytical skills;
Ability to take direction and work independently as well as be team member and collaborate with other lab personnel;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to schedule and coordinate multiple tasks and assignments;
Accurate and efficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with data entry, data interpretation and report generating skills.
Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude

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.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.