Materials Lab Technician

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

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Materials Lab Technician to join our Materials Engineering specialty laboratory team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in laboratory testing and materials engineering within a leading engineering organization.

Working alongside experienced laboratory staff and engineering professionals, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting construction materials, geotechnical, and geomechanical testing programs. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, contribute to innovative engineering projects, and grow within a collaborative, quality‑focused environment.

Your Role

• Perform laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, rock, tailings, and related materials while developing competency in advanced testing methods
• Receive, log, prepare, condition, store, and dispose of samples in accordance with established laboratory procedures and quality standards
• Record observations, measurements, calculations, testing conditions, and results using laboratory systems and reporting tools
• Identify and communicate non‑conforming samples, unusual data, equipment issues, or procedural deviations that may affect testing quality
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, engineers, project managers, and coordinators to meet project priorities and testing schedules
• Support equipment verification, calibration checks, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, sample management, and document control activities
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and quality management requirements while contributing to a safe and organized laboratory environment

About You

• Ability to follow written procedures, take accurate measurements, perform basic calculations, and maintain detailed records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with an aptitude for learning laboratory software and automated testing systems
• Ability to communicate effectively, recognize unusual results, and report concerns in a timely manner
• Aptitude for organization, time management, teamwork, and working both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to health and safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional conduct

Rewards & 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.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/rewards-benefits-canada

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/, 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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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