Corporate Lab Technician

Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA); St. Marys; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials seeks a Corporate Lab Technician for its St. Marys location. You will be responsible for conducting various tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate data input. The role offers growth opportunities in a diverse work environment with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Competitive wages, vacation, and holidays

Comprehensive health and insurance benefits

Tuition reimbursement/assistance

Retirement savings plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational scholarships for dependents

Paid maternity leave top-up

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related experience or training required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Lab experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing for Mortar Equivalent program.
• Preparation of molds and crushing cubes.
• Performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Basic mathematical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in science or engineering

Tools

Windows operating systems

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Lab Technician

Location: St. Marys, Ontario

We are St Marys Cement, part of 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 committed to making a positive impact and transforming our world. Our culture is built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow, and be part of a diverse and dynamic environment.

Our solutions include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, helping to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. We are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

Summary/Job Scope

Conduct testing and provide results for the Mortar Equivalent program for VCNA. Support the conducting and testing of trials and studies for VCNA.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Preparing, stripping molds, and crushing cubes.
• Preparing, stripping molds, and measuring expansion bars.
• Mortar Equivalent program testing.
• Isocalorimetry program.
• Performing other physical tests as required.
• Weekly routine maintenance tasks (filters, greasing equipment, etc.).
• Calibrating physical test equipment.
• Sand testing and stocking.
• Mini mill processing for cement trials.
• Particle Size Analysis of cements.
• Staining testing.
• Inputting data into computer systems and process control charts, evaluating when changes are needed.
• Performing all other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in science or engineering.
• Lab experience is beneficial.
• Cement or concrete experience is beneficial.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training or an acceptable equivalent.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Equipment/instrument troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Knowledge of the latest Windows operating systems and Excel.

Note: This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

What’s in it for you?

Join VCNA and contribute to building landmarks like Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, and more. We offer:

• Global collaboration and growth opportunities.
• Training and professional development.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds.
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance.
• Competitive wages, vacation, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DC, 401K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational scholarships for dependents.
• Fertility drug coverage.
• Paid maternity leave top-up.

This posting is for a new position.

Our People

We prioritize safety, health, and wellness. We foster a culture of safety first, integrity, respect, collaboration, excellence, and transformation.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

We value diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or economic status. We encourage you to express your individuality and be your best self!