Junior Construction Materials Lab Technician

WSP in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Junior Construction Materials Lab Technician to perform routine laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete, ensuring accuracy and safety in a collaborative lab environment.

You will manage samples, operate standard lab equipment, and document results to support environmental, materials, and infrastructure projects across the region. This role offers growth in technical skills and impact on community resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, or construction materials.
• Ability to follow detailed test methods and perform repetitive tests accurately.
• Strong sample-management and record-keeping supporting traceable data.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs during routine duties.
• Working knowledge of lab health, safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.
• Interest in developing technical skills in construction materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete in accordance with standards.
• Manage sample preparation, labeling, logging, and storage for traceability.
• Operate balances, ovens, sieves, compression testing machines, and other lab equipment safely.
• Document observations and test results in logs and digital systems.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab by following safety and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with senior technicians on test setup and lab organization.

Skills

Soil testing

Aggregate testing

Concrete testing

Sample management

Record keeping

Health and safety

Team collaboration

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Balances

Ovens

Sieves

Compression testing machines

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us — This is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the world infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you will apply your skills to cutting-edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most.

As a Junior Construction Materials Lab Technician, you will deliver accurate, high-quality laboratory testing that supports environmental, materials, and infrastructure projects across the region. Working within a collaborative laboratory team that values precision, safety, and innovation, you will help produce reliable results that contribute to healthier, more resilient communities while developing your technical expertise.

Your Impact

• Perform routine laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete in accordance with recognized standards and project specifications.
• Manage sample preparation, labelling, logging, and storage to maintain accurate tracking and full traceability throughout testing.
• Operate balances, ovens, sieves, compression testing machines, and other standard laboratory equipment safely and consistently.
• Produce accurate laboratory records by documenting observations and test results in approved logs, templates, and digital systems.
• Strengthen a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment by following established health, safety, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with senior technicians and technologists on test setup, equipment cleaning, and laboratory organization.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Previous experience with laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, or other construction materials is an asset.
• Ability to follow detailed test methods and complete repetitive laboratory procedures with consistency and accuracy.
• Strong sample-management and record-keeping skills that support traceable data and dependable project reporting.
• Ability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs as part of routine laboratory duties.
• Working knowledge of laboratory health, safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.
• Interest in developing technical skills in construction materials testing, laboratory equipment, and recognized testing standards.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $45,400 - $60,200
• MB & ON: $41,400 - $57,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $41,000 - $54,500

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Turn Precise Testing into Lasting Confidence

Help transform careful laboratory work into reliable decisions for the projects and infrastructure communities depend on. Build your technical future one accurate result at a time.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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 encouraging 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. Full details here .