Workshop and Laboratory Technician - R&D-ANJOU, QC

Permacon-Gmb; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Benefits package

RRSP/DPSP

On-site parking

EFAP & telemedicine

Safe working environment

Coffee & social club

Job summary

Permacon is seeking a Workshop and Laboratory Technician for its R&D Center in Anjou, Quebec. The role involves hands-on workshop and lab activities, prototype fabrication, and sample management, collaborating with the R&D team and plant personnel.

Responsibilities include logistics, purchasing, shipping, and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace, with French and English communication required to coordinate with suppliers and US facilities.

Qualifications

• DEC or DEP in a relevant field such as manufacturing or mechanical design.
• Minimum 2 years in a laboratory, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Ability to lift 22–28 kg (50–60 lbs) and perform physically demanding work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in French; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform workshop and laboratory tasks including test setup, rapid prototyping, painting and modeling.
• Coordinate samples and prototypes management.
• Maintain an organized workshop and assist with shipments and invoicing.
• Operate forklift and contribute to health and safety standards.

Skills

French language communication

English language communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

DEC/DEP in manufacturing or mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lathe

Milling machine

CNC equipment

forklift

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Workshop and Laboratory Technician - R&D-ANJOU, QC (527748)

Requisition ID527748-Posted -Architectural Products Group-Permacon-Full Time-Research & Development

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, Oldcastle Architectural Products Group Inc. (part of the CRH Americas Group) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of structural, architectural, and decorative products for the building and landscaping markets across North America.

We are currently seeking a Workshop and Laboratory Technician for our Research & Development Center located in Anjou, Quebec.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing hands‑on workshop and laboratory activities, including prototype fabrication and sample management, while working closely with the R&D team. This person will also oversee various logistical functions such as purchasing, shipping, and workshop maintenance, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The Workshop and Laboratory Technician is part of a dynamic, multifunctional team composed of individuals with a wide range of technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of workshop and laboratory tasks, including test setup, rapid prototyping, painting, and modeling.
• Work closely, in both French and English, with R&D team members, plant personnel, and external suppliers located outside Quebec.
• Coordinate the management of samples and prototypes.
• Maintain a well-organised and efficient workshop.
• Regularly communicate task progress and project updates.
• Inspect and ensure quality control of inbound and outbound shipments related to R&D projects.
• Prepare, organise, and schedule shipments through parcel transportation providers.
• Process purchases and manage invoicing activities.
• Operate a forklift.
• Contribute to and uphold Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Technical diploma (DEC) or vocational diploma (DEP) in a relevant field such as manufacturing, mechanical design, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a laboratory, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Ability to lift 22 to 28 kg (50 to 60 lbs) and perform physically demanding work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French.
• English proficiency (spoken and written) is essential to communicate with suppliers and U.S.-based manufacturing facilities as part of the role.
• Flexible, versatile, and self‑motivated learner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience operating one or more of the following equipment: forklift, lathe, milling machine, cutting machine, saw, or CNC equipment.
• Ability to create technical drawings using CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

What Oldcastle APG Offers

• Paid holiday shutdown during the Christmas season (10 days, including 5 statutory holidays and 5 floating days).
• Comprehensive group insurance plan including dental, medical, and paramedical coverage, short-term disability insurance, and life insurance, with premiums paid 100% by the employer. Long-term disability premiums are employee‑paid.
• Employer‑matched RRSP/DPSP retirement savings plan (up to 5%).
• On-site parking and electric vehicle charging stations.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and telemedicine services.
• Safe working environment and newly renovated office facilities.
• Complimentary coffee.
• Active social club with various events and activities throughout the year.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programmes
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programmes
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralised, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organisation.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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