Materials Engineering – Specialty Lab Technician

AtkinsRéalis; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services company in Saskatoon is seeking a Specialty Lab Technician to assist in day-to-day lab procedures and perform materials testing in accordance with recognized standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary engineering education and experience with specialized testing methods. The role offers competitive compensation, recognition, and a range of flexible benefits to support personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee recognition

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• Experience in specialized testing methods (e.g., Triaxial Compression, Direct Shear, Permeability, SWCC, Laser PSD).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lab Operations Manager in the day-to-day procedures.
• Work in the central laboratory as required.
• Conduct materials testing in accordance with industry standards.
• Perform other duties such as data entry and equipment calibration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum 2 years of post-secondary engineering education

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

About You

• 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.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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