Bauer: Technicien(ne) de Laboratoire/ Laboratory Technician

About Bauer Hockey

Working at Bauer is like playing on a hockey team. We empower each other to be our best. Everyone on the team has an important role to play. You might be leading others or collaborating with teammates on a big project. Whatever your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself.

Founded in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate. Since then, our passion for the game, drive for innovation, and commitment to the hockey community have made us the most trusted brand in hockey.

Purpose & Core Values

Our purpose at Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse, is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”. We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

About the Role

Want to join our team as a Laboratory Technician?

Reporting to the Laboratory Performance Manager, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for testing and evaluating raw materials and finished products in order to continuously improve product quality and performance. Working with a team of laboratory technicians, you will participate in the daily planning of tasks, including priorities and special cases.

Please provide your resume in French + English

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on R&D samples and finished products to evaluate and validate their mechanical performance.
• Assist development and production teams in making critical project decisions.
• Evaluate test results, prepare technical reports and make recommendations based on the results.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, developers, designers and other team members to review requests, establish test programs and provide accurate test results and recommendations.
• Responsible for managing the maintenance, repair and calibration of laboratory equipment, as well as developing and recommending new test methodologies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Possess a College Diploma (DEC), College Certificate (AEC) in Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• French & English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to read, understand, and follow test protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, or CSA standards, an asset.
• Experience in laboratory equipment calibration, an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to lift and/or push 20 to 45 lbs of test equipment or samples.
• Experience working in a mechanical testing laboratory.
• Knowledge of Composite materials, an asset.
• Machining, CNC or manual, an asset.
• CAD drawing, an asset.
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.

Benefits

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a retirement savings plan with employer match, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don’t have room to mention here.

Commitment to Diversity and AI Usage

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.