Laboratory Technician (Dowling Plant - Shotcrete, Tunneling and Mining)

Sika; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team in Greater Sudbury. The successful candidate will conduct quality control testing and assist with research and development projects. A background in engineering technology and laboratory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Civil or Chemical Engineering Technology diploma required.
• Relevant laboratory experience is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control tests and report results.
• Perform laboratory tests for R&D projects.
• Order supplies and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Communication

Understanding of concrete technology

Ability to learn new software

Education

Civil Engineering Technology or Technologist Diploma

Chemical Engineering Technology or Technologist Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

If you are looking for a meaningful career with significant progress opportunity in a fast-growing team, this will be the right opportunity for you.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Ontario Laboratory Supervisor, the Lab Technician assists the Research and Development Engineer and team by working on quality control as well as research and development projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quality control testing of plant production at the designated plant including: verifying samples, testing products and reporting the results
• Ensure all non-conforming results are reported to the R&D Engineer or the lab supervisor
• Responsible for performing laboratory tests for research and development projects for R&D and communicating the test results
• Order supplies for the lab and maintain lab equipment
• Perform tests for Operations with a goal of improving plant efficiency and reworking non-conforming product
• Support the Sales team by reporting test results to the Technical Sales Representatives and Managers
• Report technical results from job site data collected by the sales team
• Other duties as assigned

Your expertise - Our strength

• Civil Engineering Technology or Technologist Diploma, Chemical Engineering Technology or Technologist Diploma also applicable
• Relevant laboratory work experience considered an asset
• Experience performing standard concrete quality tests considered an asset
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English required
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and the able to learn new software
• Understanding of concrete technology
• Works well independently and without direct supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dusty and dirty environment
• Uniform provided
• Hearing protection required in some areas due to loud environment
• Handling of various chemicals (i.e. cementitious materials), proper respirator fit, and wear required
• Substantial repetitive physical effort required – ability to lift up to 30kg
• Safely working with or around moving machinery/equipment

Going Beyond. Together.

• Join the family of Sika, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow.
• Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere.We call this the"Sika Spirit".
• For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

About Sika

Sika Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sika Group. The company develops and manufactures special construction products for the building and civil engineering sectors, which include concrete repair, protection and structural reinforcement, sealing and bonding, waterproofing, concrete admixtures and additives (ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete, shotcrete, etc.), industrial, commercial and institutional flooring and roofing systems. Sika Canada is also active in the home improvement and consumer solutions market with a range of specific products. The Industrial Products Division develops sealing, bonding and protection solutions for the railway, automotive, truck, industrial body and other OEM markets, windshield replacement, shipbuilding, appliances and equipment, fenestration, etc. Sika Canada has regional offices and industrial sites in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and employs over 450 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).