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Job Requisition ID:2026-02974Time Type:Full timeEmployee Group:StaffJob Category:Laboratory SupportEmployment Type:PermanentDepartment:Faculty of Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Technical ResourcesHiring Range:$72,523.53
- $90,654.42Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is October 16, 2026, at 11:59PM.

Job Description
Primary PurposeThe Technician, Structures and Materials provides support for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, with a focus on Structures & Materials laboratories. Support encompasses assisting in the design, sourcing, construction, development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of research and teaching equipment with a focus on equipment and related infrastructure, test specimen construction, handling, and storage. This includes assisting faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and contract technicians when they work in the labs.
The Structures & Materials Technician is also expected to assist with the management of facilities, equipment, and supplies for a multi-user, multi-disciplined research area.
Key AccountabilitiesUndergraduate Laboratory InstructionProvide laboratory instruction, when required,



for undergraduate teaching labsAssist the Structures & Materials Group with lab developmentPrepare lab equipment and order supplies required for conducting teaching labsMake improvements to existing experiments and exercises so they are more suitable for achieving educational goals in the context of a civil engineering educationGuide CEE Capstone ProjectsTrain and assist undergraduate students, teaching assistants, faculty, and other technical staff in the safe and effective use of specialized testing, data acquisition, and servo-hydraulic equipment, including sensor calibration and verification of equipment operationProvide technical support across CEE laboratories, with a primary focus on the Structures & Materials laboratories, including the fabrication, setup, operation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and modification of research and teaching equipmentKeep current with test standards, teaching methodologies, and contemporary equipmentWork with other technical staff and teaching assistants to ensure that all experiments in all courses are fully operational before classes meetCo-ordinate and liaise with Technical Staff on laboratory activitiesAssist with Research ActivitiesAssist graduate students and researchers with the design, assembly, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, and analysis of laboratory experimental systems, equipment, and data collection activitiesTrain and support users in the correct use of specialized testing equipment and servo-hydraulic test systems, including verification of proper equipment operation,



to ensure predetermined operational standards are consistently maintainedAssist in the design, fabrication, and assembly of custom jigs and fixtures used for researchProvide technical assistance in all CEE labs, as requiredHealth, Safety & EnvironmentResponsible for the safety of all users of the Structures & Materials labs. This includes ordering safety materials, cleaning up work areas, removal and proper disposal of refuse, and overseeing user clean upAct as the HSE supervisor for undergraduate laboratories and field tripsResponsible for the establishment of safe field and laboratory practices for all lab users, working closely with the Departmental HSE CoordinatorUnderstand and manage the hazards of the lab and field environment and ensure that students are implementing appropriate safety measures, and when applicable, wearing appropriate Personal Protective EquipmentMaintain Laboratory Safety InspectionsDevelop and review Job Hazard Analyses, Standard Operating Practices, Field Risk Assessments and Laboratory Risk AssessmentsComplete and maintain all HSE training required for the position, including maintaining first aid certificationGeneral AccountabilitiesPromote and maintain safety standardsPerform the fabrication, modification, calibration, repair, evaluation, and handling of research and testing equipment in support of laboratory teaching and research activities, with guidance and oversight from senior staffAssist in the maintenance, service, and repair of research and teaching equipmentAttend and assist with student labs and clinicsAssist in equipment procurement planning and evaluation, maintenance, and upgrades in the Structures & Materials labs, including the set-up, repair and maintenance of

📌 Technician, Structures and Materials (Ottawa)
🏢 University-of-Waterlo
📍 Ottawa