Lab Helper B

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Hiring Unit

Civil Engineering - Prof. Malomo

Position Summary

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor Prof. Malomo. This position is situated in the Department of Civil Engineering. Tests will be performed in the Jamieson Structures Lab at McGill University, downtown campus. Technical and safety training will be offered by expert technicians.

Main Responsibilities/Duties

The successful candidate will hold a support role, assisting struct-lab members in

• Preparing masonry specimens for freezing/thawing experiments
• Conducting freezing/thawing experiments on masonry specimens
• Performing non-destructive tests on weathered masonry units
• Conducting experiments to characterize the mechanical properties of masonry materials
• Preparing, casting, and demolding mortar specimens
• Assisting struct-lab members in performing out-of-plane experiments on unreinforced masonry walls with and

without retrofitting panels

• Collecting experimental data and uploading it to struct-lab databases (e.g., SharePoint)
• Writing technical reports/memoranda detailing the methodology used in the experiments conducted at the

laboratory and data analysis and summarizing progress

• Reporting progress of ongoing experiments to immediate supervisors
• Being able to frequently move heavy equipment up to 50lbs

*The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent. For example, incumbents may be asked to perform some elements of Lab Helper level “A” tasks in addition to the above listed functions.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong technical writing skills
• Familiarity with MS Office and/or MATLAB and/or Octave
• Previous experience with masonry and testing in a laboratory
• Previous experience on construction sites is considered an asset
• Good working knowledge of online databases
• Being currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering

Hourly wage: $19.02

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

The position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE B) $19.02

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

20 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2026-08-26

Position End Date

2026-12-04

Deadline to Apply

2026-08-25

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .