Material Testing Technician for university students - $18.75/hr +$500

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CTA Lab is seeking  Material Testing Technician in the asphalt materials laboratory.

All employees will be eligible to apply for a scholarship ($25,000 allocated for 5-10 students) for household members (siblings) graduating high school and entering into a post-secondary STEM program (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Closing date: June 15, 2026
Apply to:  jobs@ctalab.ca  , Job#KWCG03
Please remember to quote the job #, the $500 retention bonus is made available for all KWCG applicants

Material Testing Technician - 2 vacancies
>some university/college
>$18.75/hr+$500 full time May-Aug (flexible)

>Must meet the  Government of Canada requirement (click link)

Terms of Employment:
Employment available in-person only,  30-35 hours weekly. Start date May/June/July 2026 (flexible)  .

Job Description:
1. Working with and providing support to other members with laboratory test;
2. Station reset between operational workflow;
3. Support on material inventory in and out of the laboratory;
4. Property maintenance inside and outside; and
5. Performing other related duties as assigned.

This asphalt laboratory regularly handles samples nominally 25kg in weight. Successful applicant should be comfortable in supporting team members in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Individuals can expect manual and semi-automatic tasks.

Qualification:
-No asphalt experience required, will train;
-Numeracy skills, strong organizational, self-initiator, time-management and multi-tasking skills is an asset; lift up to 25 kg; and
-Availability during May - August 2026 (flexible).

Where are we located?
-Near Franklin Blvd / Bishop St in Cambridge, free parking on-site.
-13min bus ride from Cambridge Center (mall), Bus 53, Bus 58, Bus 60, Bus 203
-30-40min from Cambridge Smart Center, Bus 51/53, Bus 51/58, Bus 67, Bus 302, Bus 51/203
-45 min bus ride from Conestoga College Doon/Cambridge Campus, Bus 61, Bus 61/53, Bus 203.
-15 min walk from Neuron e-scooter, e-bike drop off (  http://neuronapp.page.link/uMwm  )

What we offer:
-Commuter benefit (after probation), conditions apply;
-Employee exclusive programs;
-Work-life balance;
-Carpool programs, employee coordinated;
-Group Retirement Plan; including Home Buyer Program and Lifelong Learning Plan; and
-Rate of pay is posted for an individual is who is available to work May - August 2026 (flexible).

How to apply:
This ad is posted because there are job vacancies in the organization. Resume can be submitted through Indeed.  Applications  are  not reviewed or screened using  Artificial  Intelligence  (  AI  )  .

Interested students with school break during the summer are welcomed to apply.

Operating name: CTA Lab
Company name: Construction Testing Asphalt Lab Ltd.
Pay frequency: Bi-monthly
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2-4 months

Benefits:
Commuter benefits
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
RRSP match
Store discount

Work Location: In person