Laboratory Assistant – Construction Materials Testing
Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Language: French required; English is an asset
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for a hands-on Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory technicians with testing and handling construction materials, including cement, concrete and mortar. The role combines basic laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, materials handling and laboratory organisation, with opportunities to develop skills and progress into a Laboratory Technician position.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory analyses in accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, CSA and other testing standards.
- Support chemical, concrete and mortar laboratory technicians with testing and manual tasks.
- Maintain organised laboratory and warehouse spaces.
- Operate laboratory equipment and basic testing tools safely.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, inspections and follow-up.
- Follow laboratory quality assurance procedures and testing protocols.
- Handle chemicals and materials safely while minimising environmental impact.
- Follow health, safety and environmental policies and promote safe working practices.
- Communicate project observations, equipment concerns and safety issues to the laboratory team and supervisor.
- Support general materials handling and other laboratory duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma and relevant work experience.
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Good manual dexterity and the ability to handle materials and basic laboratory equipment.
- Interest in laboratory work and indoor manual tasks.
- Willingness to learn laboratory testing procedures on the job.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Organised, adaptable, reliable and proactive approach.
- Ability to communicate verbally in French; English is an asset.
- Forklift operator certification is an advantage.
- Willingness to follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection where applicable.
Benefits
- Flexible health and dental coverage for employees and dependants.
- Pension plan and access to voluntary RRSP and TFSA programmes.
- Employee and Family Assistance Programme.
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- Training, online learning and financial education assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and progression into a Laboratory Technician role.
- Parental support benefits, service recognition awards and employee discounts.
- Company-provided personal protective equipment.
