Overview
We are seeking a Senior Lab Technologist who will be responsible for supporting technical and operational activities within laboratory and field environments.
The role involves hands-on testing, data collection, and analytical work to support engineering and scientific projects, while ensuring compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements. This role is to be based out of T Engineering’s Sudbury Offices.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory test work including, but not limited to, material characterization, rheological analysis, filtration and thickening, and compressive strength testing at T Engineering facilities or third-party laboratories.
- Prepare, handle, and analyze samples according to standardized protocols and test methods.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration and performance checks are performed regularly.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JSAs) to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Follow all workplace safety policies, WHMIS requirements, and environmental regulations applicable to laboratory and field work.
- Accurately record and document test methods, results, and observations in lab notebooks, logs, and reports.
- Participate in internal quality control programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Support communication with external parties, including labs, vendors, clients, and regulatory bodies, through meetings (in person or virtual) and correspondence.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as organizing documentation, managing supplies, and supporting project logistics.
- Contribute to research and development efforts by reviewing technical literature, designing experiments, and interpreting findings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support project objectives and technical deliverables.
- Prepare technical reports, data presentations, and visualizations for internal and client use.
- Conduct site visits to collect samples, support data acquisition, and assist with operational troubleshooting. Travel to sites and third-party laboratories, both locally and internationally, may be required to support fieldwork and testing programs.
- Assist in supervising junior laboratory technologists and laboratory assistants, with the opportunity to take on expanded supervisory responsibilities based on experience and demonstrated competency.
Working Conditions
- The role involves regular handling of hazardous and potentially radioactive materials in controlled environments, following strict safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Work may involve exposure to dust, particularly during sample preparation and material handling activities.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and training will be provided.
- Lifting and manual handling of material (up to 20 kg) will be involved.
- Supervision of junior laboratory technologists may be required, commensurate with the candidate's experience.
Qualifications
- 3 – 5 years' experience as a laboratory technologist
- Diploma or degree in Chemical Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related technical/scientific/engineering field.
- Experience working in laboratory environments; knowledge of materials testing is an asset.
- Experience in tailings, or geotechnical labs is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety practices.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, both on-site and remotely.
- Willingness and ability to travel for fieldwork, site visits, and testing at third-party laboratories, including both local and international locations.
About Us
T Engineering is a Canadian engineering consulting company based in Toronto, Ontario. With expertise and operation experience in cemented rockfill (CRF), hydraulic fill (HF), and cemented paste backfill (CPB), T Engineering provides all aspects of engineering services around the world. We believe that success is not measured by the number of projects we complete but by the success we deliver to our clients. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, tailored solutions that meet each project’s unique needs.
Our team comprises specialists in backfilling, professional engineers, project managers, and construction managers. We seek colleagues with whom we can learn, mentor, and collaborate to bring about positive change in the world together.
We bring about positive change in the world through cultivating great science and engineering for humanity. Human activities have been found to have a significant impact on the environment and quality of our life. Often, we are humbled by the complexity and the scale of the problems we need to solve. Good design and problem solving require knowledge. Therefore, we have continuously invested in developing science, engineering, and new tools to be better at what we do. More importantly, it is through cultivating great science and engineering that we give back to society.
Are you eager to apply your technical skills to tackle real-world challenges? Do you possess valuable knowledge and experience to contribute? T Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 4E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your expected hourly rate for this position?
- Do you have experience in tailings or geotechnical labs?
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- laboratory: 1 year (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
