**The Opportunity:** We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 70,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. Our team is growing, and as a result we're looking a **Laboratory Technician** to join our amazing group of professionals. As part of the **Construction Services, Materials Engineering and Laboratory Group** in **Burlington** , 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. **Why WSP?** + Our **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. + A **Canadian** success story - we're **proud** to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer, + **Enhance** the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. + **Outstanding** career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your** ideas and trying **new** things. + A phenomenal **collaborative** culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people** who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. **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.** \# **WeAre** **WSP** **What you can expect to do here:** + Support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for receiving, logging, handling, storage, and disposal of samples, as well as occasional shipping of samples; + The ability to lift up and handle samples up to 25kg; + Following various test methods; preparing samples for testing, including cutting samples using a stationary concrete saw, preparing samples on a polishing wheel, pulverizing samples, and preparing samples for external analysis; + Conduct laboratory testing following test standards on soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials as required, ensuring accurate and reliable data for reporting, data entry, and uploading documents to project folders and drives; + Participate in relevant CCIL certifications as needed; + Support equipment maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to ensure a safe working environment in the laboratory. + Report safety observations (positive occurrences, hazards, near misses) relevant to the laboratory as necessary; + Interact with staff in the office including laboratory technicians, administrative staff, and professional staff. **What you’ll bring to WSP:** + Successful completion of post-secondary technical education in Civil Engineering/Technology or related discipline; + Experience working in a materials laboratory (preferred, but not required); + Initiative and a willingness to learn; + Work ethic that is conscientious, detail oriented and organized; + Time management skills, organizational skills, and an ability to maintain a tidy work space; + Independent thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and can conduct work with attention to detail; + Ability to follow directions carefully, and work independently; + A team-oriented focus, collaborating with other laboratory personnel, sharing the workload where needed; + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, scheduling and coordinating multiple tasks and assignments; + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); + A safety conscious attitude, following the health and safety procedures for the laboratory. **WSP** is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At **WSP** : + We value our people and our reputation + We are locally dedicated with international scale + We are future focused and challenge the status quo + We foster collaboration in everything we do + We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)