Laboratory Tester for high school students - $18.75/hr +$500

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CTA Lab is seeking  Laboratory Tester  in the asphalt materials laboratory.

All employees will be eligible to apply for a scholarship ($25,000 allocated for 5-10 students) for high school students graduating and entering into a post-secondary STEM program (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). High school student going to university or college will be eligible, employees who have siblings will also be eligible.
This ad is posted because there are job vacancies in the organization. Applications are not reviewed or screened using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Closing date: June 15, 2026
Apply to: jobs@ctalab.ca , Job#KWCG02   
Please remember to quote the job #, the $500 retention bonus is made available for all KWCG applicants

Laboratory Tester - 1 vacancy
>some high school education.   
>$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.

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