Laboratory jobs in New Brunswick

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The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

Our team is growing, and as a result we're looking for Laboratory and Field Technicians to join our amazing group of professionals. As part of the Materials Engineering Team, across Atlantic Canada, you will be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. You will be responsible for conducting various tests, analyses, and experiments to characterize and evaluate the properties of materials used in construction for our major clients. Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and the creation of novel materials that drive our industry forward.

Your Impact

• This position will require working on multiple projects simultaneously and requires strong scheduling and organizational skills.
• You will perform a range of field and/or laboratory tests and experiments to assess material (soil, concrete and hot mix asphalt) properties, composition, and behavior.
• You will operate and maintain testing equipment and instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• You will support equipment calibration, maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• You will support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and scientists, to support ongoing projects and provide valuable insights.
• You will compile and analyze experimental data for a variety of test methods, generating clear and concise reports to communicate findings to the team.
• Follow WSP’s Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.

• You enjoy a combination of both fieldwork and office-based work. You aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty!

• You are a self-starter, are driven to learn, and keen to engage with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Punctuality, reliability and the ability to work effectively in teams and on your own.
• A willingness to do a variety of tasks and the ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines.

• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
  

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A globa l community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $57,500 – $76,200

MB & ON: $52,500 – $72,300

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $52,000 – $69,000

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .