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What are the career options in a testing laboratories?

Careers in testing laboratories include roles such as laboratory technician, quality control analyst, research scientist, and lab manager. These positions often require knowledge of testing procedures, laboratory equipment, and safety protocols, with certifications like ISO or ASTM sometimes preferred.

What is the difference between Testing Laboratories vs Quality Control Inspectors?

AspectTesting LaboratoriesQuality Control Inspectors
CredentialsOften require certifications like ISO/IEC 17025, technical degreesMay require high school diploma, technical training
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings with specialized equipmentManufacturing or production sites, inspection areas
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for testing products and materialsFocus on inspecting products during or after production

Testing Laboratories perform detailed analysis and testing of materials and products in lab settings, ensuring compliance with standards. Quality Control Inspectors primarily examine products during manufacturing to identify defects. While both roles aim to ensure product quality, Testing Laboratories focus on testing and certification, whereas Quality Control Inspectors focus on inspection and defect detection during production.

What jobs can you do in a testing laboratories?

In testing laboratories, common jobs include laboratory technicians, quality control analysts, research scientists, and lab managers. These roles involve conducting experiments, analyzing samples, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and using tools like microscopes and testing equipment. Certifications such as a degree in science or related fields are often required, along with attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Infographic showing various Testing Laboratories job openings in Edmonton, AB as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Technical Analyst - Testing and Certification, Edmonton, AB

Intertek

Edmonton, AB • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Intertek rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

Technical Analyst - Testing and Certification, Edmonton, AB

Intertek is searching for a Technical Analyst to join our Hazardous Locations team in our Edmonton, AB office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in testing and certification!

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek's global network of laboratories employs world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Technical Analyst position is responsible for performing evaluations on electronic and industrial equipment, preparing technical reports and performing testing.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

What you'll do:

  • Evaluate the conformance of equipment against published standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.)

  • Extract and compile engineering data. 

  • Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards. 

  • Analyze test data and perform calculations

  • Prepare technical reports.

  •  Prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures.

  • Make recommendations regarding technical decisions related to the interpretation of standards. 

  • Communicate with clients and management.

  • Provide training and work instructions to technicians.

  • May oversee the work of technicians.
  • Perform other work as required. 
  • Carry out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: The Company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.  

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.  The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in Electrical or Electronics Technology

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other int'l product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC. 
  • 2 years directly related experience
  • Competent Level of reading and writing in French is considered an asset.    

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.canada@intertek.com
 

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

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