Company Description

Terrapex is a Canadian, employee-owned company providing specialized consulting services in environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety fields across Ontario. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the Durham Region (Oshawa), our multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists deliver expert, practical solutions.

Built on our core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and a practical approach, Terrapex has grown steadily since 1995. Our diverse and dedicated team takes pride in a reputation for quality work and lasting client relationships.

Why Join Terrapex?

We value our people and invest in their success. Employees enjoy:

• Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Group RRSP Match
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Initiatives
• Generous Personal Time Off
• Memberships in Professional Societies
• Support for Professional Designations
• Bonus Opportunities
• Flexible Work Arrangements

The Opportunity – Laboratory/Facilities Technician

We are seeking a Laboratory/Facilities Technician at the Toronto office to provide essential hands-on support across our Geotechnical Laboratory and Facilities operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safe, efficient, and productive laboratory and facility operations, allowing Project Staff to focus on billable project work. This role offers a salary range of $21.50-24.60 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position Highlights:

• Hands-on support role critical to Terrapex’s laboratory, facilities, and field operations

• Variety in day-to-day work across geotechnical laboratory support, facilities upkeep, and site readiness

• Entry-level opportunity with structured on-the-job training and safety-focused learning

• Role that rewards initiative, organization, and attention to detail

• Stable, full-time position within an employee-owned consulting firm with long-term growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the geotechnical laboratory, including work areas, equipment, and collection systems

• Transport, track, organize, store, and dispose of asphalt, rock core, and soil samples in accordance with established procedures

• Assist laboratory staff with soil and materials testing as required

• Support geotechnical field operations and site work when needed

• Assist with equipment maintenance and upkeep

• Maintain health & safety and equipment maintenance logs and documentation

• Procure and deliver laboratory and field supplies

• Perform daily and weekly facility maintenance and housekeeping, including cleaning work areas, equipment, sediment traps, eyewash stations, and waste removal

• Maintain organization and readiness of tools, equipment, and storage areas

• Manage office logistics, including courier reception and coordination

• Ensure company vehicles and equipment are operational and site-ready, including seasonal preparation (e.g., snow tires)

• Maintain exterior areas such as parking lots and outdoor common spaces

• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of vehicles, carts, dollies, and facility systems

• Perform tasks such as vehicle washing, trailer cleaning, and transporting vehicles for servicing as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 50 lbs)

• Comfortable working in dirty, messy, and outdoor environments

• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety

• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Our Commitment to Health, Safety, and Inclusion

The health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities is a top priority. All staff are expected to follow Terrapex’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and applicable client requirements. Safety-sensitive roles may require candidates to perform essential physical tasks and work in varied conditions, including remote sites or inclement weather, within safe limits.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier‑free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process.

We do not use AI-based tools for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our human recruitment team. The position is for an existing vacancy.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.