Materials Lab Technician | Hybrid Role & Growth

slihrms; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we seek an entry-level Materials Lab Technician to join our Materials Engineering laboratory team. You will support testing programs on soils, aggregates, concrete, and related materials, learning advanced methods under experienced staff.

This hybrid role emphasizes health and safety, meticulous records, and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and a flexible benefits package in a quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written procedures, take accurate measurements and perform basic calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

Laboratory software

Job description

At AtkinsRéalis in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we seek an entry-level Materials Lab Technician to join our Materials Engineering laboratory team. You will support testing programs on soils, aggregates, concrete, and related materials, learning advanced methods under experienced staff.

This hybrid role emphasizes health and safety, meticulous records, and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and a flexible benefits package in a quality-driven environment.