WORKING AT WALKER

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting directly to the Manager of Product Development, you actively support Technical Service (WO) and Research and Product Development (R&D) initiatives. You work closely with the R&D team on the development of new products and contribute by performing high-quality lab experiments and analysis. The majority of your daily responsibilities will include the preparation of emulsions or other formulated products, chemical analysis, and application testing. We are looking for a Research and Development Lab Assistant (student co-op) at our Walker Emulsions Division Production Facility – Burlington location.

• Supports R&D Projects by performing experiments and analysis. Works closely with the Manager of Product Development and the R&D Team towards the development of new products for new and existing applications.
• Works on assigned Technical Service (WO) projects by performing, analyzing, and reporting of the experiments. Works to meet critical deadlines and support our Sales and Business Development teams.
• Uses analytical equipment in the laboratory. Expected to become experienced in operating sophisticated equipment such as TGA, DSC, particle sizing, optical microscope, and surface tension analyzer.
• Displays outstanding laboratory Health and Safety awareness.