Apprentice Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada WSP USA Full time
p>The Opportunity:

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding a Laboratory Technician to join our group. As part of the Construction Services, Materials Engineering and Laboratory Group team, you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

  • Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

A day in the life:

  • You will carry out laboratory tests to known industry standards on soils, aggregates as well as concrete and other construction materials as required.
  • You will complete accurate and concise data gathering for a variety of test methods in a manner suitable for efficient data entry of test results to produce a final and accurate report.
  • You will support equipment calibration, maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory.
  • You will participate in the laboratory quality control program, support internal/external audits and assist in the identification and investigation as well as communicating of non-conformances to the Lab Lead.
  • You will support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples.
  • You will interact with staff in the Office including field technicians and technologists, administrative and professional staff, as well as with some clients.
    • Successful completion of high school or post-secondary technical education in Civil Engineering/Technology or related discipline.
    • Experience working in a soil laboratory is preferred but not required.
    • Willingness to learn CCIL laboratory certification processes, equipment maintenance and calibration, and lab proficiency testing programs.
    • Ability to obtain certification with the Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL Type C).
    • Ability to take direction and work independently as well as be a team member and collaborate with other lab personnel.
    • Accurate and efficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with data entry, data interpretation and report generating skills.


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