Geotechnical Laboratory Manager

Date Posted

04/02/2026

Req ID

47528

Faculty/Division

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department

Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering

Campus

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number

00059347

Existing Vacancy

Yes

About Us

The University of Toronto’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering offers a dynamic compendium of research and academic programs with a mandate that spans a wide range of applications in professional practice, encompassing the built environment and its infrastructure, transportation engineering and planning, structural engineering, environmental engineering, mining and geomechanics. Our department seeks to uphold and strengthen its position as a preeminent leader in education and research, and to continue to develop sustainable solutions for the global community across the spectrum from mineral engineering to urban infrastructure.

Your Opportunity

The Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Laboratory Manager to support its geotechnical engineering laboratories.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director, Technical Services and Operations, and work in close collaboration with faculty on both teaching and research activities. They will manage and contribute to the instruction of undergraduate laboratory courses and research projects across the full research life cycle. Responsibilities include defining testing parameters, preparing specimens, conducting laboratory testing, and assist with occasional fieldwork as required. The Laboratory Manager will process results, write reports, and contribute to scientific publications arising from laboratory and field studies.

In addition, the role involves maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment; procuring materials and consumables; and overseeing laboratory operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, training, documentation, and record keeping. They will also engage with the broader professional community, contribute to research proposals and service contracts, and support collaborations with academic and industry partners.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Overseeing day-to-day operational needs for one or more labs/workshops
• Performing lab experiments that requires great precision and attention to many details
• Liaising with course instructors to coordinate experiment set-up to compliment theoretical material
• Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols.
• Analyzing lab reports and drafting content for funding applications and research papers
• Contributing to research findings that are published in academic journals
• Ensuring that the material needs of laboratory exercises and/or courses are available
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to lab safety procedures and standards

Essential Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Advanced understanding of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
• Hands-on familiarity with advanced geotechnical lab tests, such as: Triaxial testing, Direct Simple Shear Testing, Consolidation testing.
• Ability to maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Knowledge of lab setup for teaching experiments and demonstrations.
• Strong understanding of lab safety protocols.
• Ability to instruct or assist students during lab sessions.
• Clear communication skills—explaining concepts and interpretation of lab test results to undergrads and graduate students.
• Lifting and carrying samples and equipment up to 25 kg.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience in geotechnical laboratory testing or a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Accountable
• Approachable
• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Problem solver
• Self-directed

Closing Date

04/15/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group

USW

Appointment Type

Budget - Continuing

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category

Engineering / Technical

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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