Materials Engineering – Specialty Lab Technician

AtkinsRéalis; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saskatoon is seeking a Specialty Lab Technician to assist in day-to-day lab operations and conduct materials testing. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of engineering education and experience with specialized testing methods. Competitive pay and flexible benefits are offered, with a strong focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Focus on health and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-secondary engineering education.
• Experience in specialized testing methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lab Operations Manager in day-to-day procedures.
• Conduct materials testing according to standards.
• Perform data entry, equipment calibration, and document control.

Skills

Specialized testing methods

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary engineering education

Job description

Materials Engineering – Specialty Lab Technician

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Saskatoon, SK

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Specialty Lab Technician role based out of our office in Saskatoon. SK Office and reports to Lab Operations Manager.

Your role within the team:

• Assists the Lab Operations Manager in the day‑to‑day procedures.
• Work in our Saskatoon central laboratory as required, which may include duties such as sample preparation, and cleaning/maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Conducting materials testing in accordance with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and Ministry of Highways standards on various materials such as soil, aggregate, concrete, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as data entry, equipment calibration and document control.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work‑life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 2 years of post‑secondary engineering education.
• Experience in specialized testing methods (e.g., Triaxial Compression, Direct Shear, Permeability, SWCC, Laser PSD).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.