Mortar Lab Technician

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.

Mortar Lab Technician

Requisition ID: 6865

Location:

St-Laurent, Quebec, CA, H4T 1K2

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 70,000 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.

Position Summary

In close collaboration with the entire experimented Lab team, the Technical Representatives and the Technical Services Director, the mortar lab Technician supports production, sales, and product development for the Lafarge East-Canada Cement Division through laboratory work.

Responsibilities

Health and Safety:

Respect and promote safe practices in the laboratory by adopting appropriate behaviors.
Make sure to handle chemicals safely, respecting the environment.
Make sure to handle laboratory equipment and mechanical devices safely.

Laboratory testing and equipment:

Perform analyzes according to different standards such as ASTM, AASHTO, CSA and others.
Be responsible for the proper use of the equipment and its maintenance and follow-up.
Participate in inter-laboratory test campaigns such as CCRL, RRT and CSA. Respect the quality assurance program of the laboratory.
Manage the laboratory warehouse space (driving a forklift and a pallet truck could be required).

Experiences And Education

College diploma in civil engineering, chemistry or a relevant working experience;
Experience in a laboratory is suitable;
Must show interest in laboratory techniques;
Must show interest in quality control and R&D analysis.

Technical expertise 

Demonstrate good analytical and good judgmental skills;
Demonstrate good manual dexterity;
Be responsible for the maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of certain equipment;
Be able to update testing procedures;
Be proficient or interested in the following laboratory methods:
Resistance in compression on mortar ASTM C109;

Sulphate resistance ASTM C1012;
Shrinkage/expansion measurement on mortar;
Setting time (Vicat);
Finesse (Blaine and 45 um);
etc.

Skills

Be stimulated by teamwork;
Be organized and autonomous;
Demonstrate ease of adaptation, flexible and open to change;
Demonstrate initiative;
Be able to share his knowledge;
Demonstrate a desire to learn;
Honest and reliable;
Have knowledge and skills with different operating systems (Microsoft);
Have the ability to express themselves orally and in writing in French and English.

Transfer of knowledge

Communicate with other team members and the supervisor about observations made on certain projects;
Communicate with other team members and the supervisor about observations made on health and safety practices;
Improve our work efficiency by using his experience acquired beforehand.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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. 

Laboratory technician