Easter Seals Jobs

Job Information

WSP USA Assistant Technician, Laboratory in Sudbury, Ontario

WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

The Opportunity :

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

WSP has a new opportunity for a Junior or Intermediate to join our Process Infrastructure and Design team on a Full Time basis at our Sudbury, Ontario location.

Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

  • 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, flexible work options, 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.

What you can expect to do here:

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Hands-on laboratory testing, encompassing routine, advanced and often innovative tests to assess the physical properties of materials;

  • Performing flow loop testing, settling and filtration testing and rheological characterization;

  • Preparing factual reports as required of test results;

  • Participating in WSP’s Health & Safety program; and,

  • Assisting with all aspects of laboratory work as required.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

Preferred candidates will possess the following:

  • Technician or Technology Diploma in Metallurgical / Mining or Chemical Engineering preferred;

  • Current status as (or eligibility for) Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist;

  • Experience in relevant laboratory testing preferred;

  • Excellent computer skills, especially Word and Excel;

  • Keen interest in working for mining industry or on mining projects;

  • Familiarity with ASTM test procedures and material handling requirements;

  • Familiarity with maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory test equipment;

  • Good written and verbal communication skills;

  • Ability to work in a collegial environment;

  • Willingness to travel; and,

  • Be a team player with strong people skills.

DirectEmployers