Entry-Level Materials Lab Technician – Testing & QC

AtkinsRéalis; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Materials Lab Technician to join our Materials Engineering laboratory team. This entry-level role offers hands-on testing experience across soils, aggregates, concrete, and related materials.

You will log samples, follow procedures, and collaborate with engineers and project teams while adhering to health, safety, and quality standards. Hybrid working options support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to follow written procedures and record results.
• Proficiency with Excel/Word; able to learn lab software.
• Clear communication and timely reporting of concerns.
• Organization, time management, and ability to work both independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, rock, tailings, and related materials.
• Log, prepare, condition, store, and dispose of samples per procedures and quality standards.
• Record observations, measurements, calculations, and results using lab systems and tools.
• Identify non-conforming samples, unusual data, or equipment issues affecting testing quality.
• Collaborate with staff, engineers, PMs, and coordinators to meet priorities and schedules.
• Support equipment verification, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, sample management, and document control.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Excel

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Automated testing systems

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Materials Lab Technician to join our Materials Engineering laboratory team. This entry-level role offers hands-on testing experience across soils, aggregates, concrete, and related materials.

You will log samples, follow procedures, and collaborate with engineers and project teams while adhering to health, safety, and quality standards. Hybrid working options support work-life balance.