# Assistant Technician, Laboratory

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Burlington, ON
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $41,400 – $60,200
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

As a Lab Technician at WSP, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate and high-quality laboratory work that supports environmental, materials, and infrastructure projects across the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Performing routine laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete in accordance with standard methods and specifications.

- Preparing, labeling, logging, and managing samples to maintain accurate tracking and traceability.

- Operating standard materials laboratory equipment, including balances, ovens, and microscopes.

- Accurately recording observations and test results in laboratory logs, templates, and digital systems.

- Following health, safety, and quality procedures to maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment.

- Supporting senior technicians, technologists, and professional staff by assisting with test setup, equipment cleaning, and general lab organization.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- A post-secondary technical diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.

- Exposure to construction materials testing through academic labs, co-op terms, internships, or entry-level roles.

- Familiarity with basic laboratory practices and materials testing equipment used for soils, aggregates, and concrete.

- The ability to work in a laboratory environment with repetitive testing procedures and attention to detail.

- The ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs as part of routine laboratory duties.

- A strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, with an interest in building technical skills in construction materials testing.

WSP offers a competitive salary range of $41,400 – $60,200 depending on the location, and a range of benefits including flexible work arrangements, opportunities for growth and development, and a global community of brilliant minds.

## Skills

### Required
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Earth Sciences
- construction materials testing
- laboratory practices
- materials testing equipment

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