Electronic Lab Technologist

ALTEN Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation starting from year 1

Group retirement savings plans

Corporate discounts and team-building

Job summary

ALTEN Canada is seeking a Junior lab technician to support electrical testing and calibration activities in our Canadian labs. The role involves assisting with safety and EMC tests on prototypes, maintaining test records, and helping engineers with daily lab operations.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of experience, basic voltage/current handling skills, and a proactive, organized approach. A strong willingness to learn and collaborate with the engineering team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic electrical knowledge: voltage and current handling.
• Strong organizational and proactive mindset required.
• Ability to communicate technical results to engineers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety and EMC immunity testing on product prototypes.
• Support long-term reliability testing and data collection.
• Maintain calibration schedules and lab equipment inventories.
• Prepare daily summaries and provide feedback to engineers.
• Assist with lab setup and test setups as needed.

Skills

Voltage

Current

Safe handling

Organization

Self-starter

Proactive

Communicate results

Tools

Test equipment calibration

NIST calibration

Job description

In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry.

Context of the project:

• Support product development activities within Electric testing laboratories.
• Products undergo safety testing and EMC immunity testing throughout various prototype maturity stages.
• Position will support long‑term reliability testing, test execution, lab operations, calibration management, and general engineering support activities.
• Day to day activities (concrete examples + pictures, schemas to illustrate the final “product”):
• Execute established safety and EMC immunity test plans on product prototypes.
• Perform regression testing on subsequent product iterations.
• Set up and maintain long‑term mission profile testing (multi‑month duration).
• Monitor test equipment and prototype performance.
• Provide daily summaries and feedback to engineers.
• Track calibration schedules for laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate calibration shipments with external vendors.
• Package, ship, receive, and reinstall calibrated equipment.
• Assist with lab setup activities.
• Build and modify test setups.
• Support engineers with administrative and operational tasks.
• Maintain test records and results in Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist wherever needed across the engineering team.

Candidate requirements

Must-haves

• Voltage
• Current
• Safe handling of electrical systems
• Excellent personal organization skills
• Self‑starter mentality
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support the team
• Ability to communicate technical results to engineers

Nice to have

• Experience with 3‑phase AC systems
• Previous product testing or laboratory experience
• Experience with test equipment calibration
• Experience working with NIST‑certified equipment
• Exposure to EMC or safety testing environments

Tools / software / methodology / certification

• Test equipment and calibration processes
• Electrical test instrumentation
• NIST calibration processes (nice‑to‑have)
• Proactive
• Team player
• Highly organized
• Adaptable
• Strong ownership mindset
• Willingness to take initiative during downtime

Seniority level

• Junior
• 0 to 5 years of experience

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development

As part of our dedication to employee well‑being, we provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans
• 4 weeks of vacation starting from year one
• Corporate discounts and team‑building activities

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note‑taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000 per year.

This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.