Lab Technician - Edmonton, Canada - Lafarge Canada

Lafarge Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Lab Technician

Requisition ID:5263
Location:
Edmonton, AB, CA, T5S 2T8
Pay Type:Salary
WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.

With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success.

We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less.

It's all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments:
Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview:
This position is part of the WCAN Technical Team. This team supports Lafarge customers though New Product Development (NPD), Innovative customer solutions and customer support.
Within this remit the Lab Technician will work as part of a team and carry out concrete, aggregate and cement lab work as directed.
Responsibilities
Follows lab Operating Procedures and Safe Working Procedures for all lab tasks and equipment
Preparation, batching, mixing and testing of concrete mix designs and cement/cementitious materials (strength, slump, durability, particle size etc).
Aggregate testing (grading, durability etc).
Accurately documents results/observations and maintains paperwork and/or computer databases
Collates test results and inputs into files/databases ensures that all data is filed in accordance with the QMS
As required, maintains the calibration files and maintenance/servicing files for lab equipment and processes
Ensures that the H&S and housekeeping standards are maintained
Gives product knowledge training sessions and demonstrations
Works in the field as needed

Qualification Profile- Education

Polytechnic or University
CET/EIT preferred

Experience and Skill Set:

This role is physical and will require the handling and lifting of dusty and heavy materials (cements, aggregate, concrete and equipment)
Work experience in the laboratory or field testing of cement, concrete or aggregate products

_As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required_

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet.

You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best.

Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.