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Posted 16 days ago
Job description
Intern | Co-op | New Graduate
Toronto
You build things nobody asked you to build.
Discord bots. Automation scripts. Weird AI experiments. Game mods. Hardware hacks. Random tools that started as a "what if" and turned into something that actually works.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
Our client is looking for builders and tinkerers to join their Innovation Lab - a small internal R&D team inside a growing consulting and technology firm with offices in Toronto and India. Your job: explore new technologies, build proof-of-concepts, and help figure out what's real and what's hype. Some of what you build will stay experimental. Some of it will become real products. All of it will matter.
About the CompanyOur client, the4D.ca is a Great Place to Work Certified consulting and technology firm headquartered in Toronto. They bring together strategy, design, engineering, and delivery excellence to help organizations modernize their technology and accelerate growth. With a unified delivery model spanning North America and India, they combine local insight with global expertise to deliver solutions that create lasting value.
Their culture is grounded in professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to their people. This is a company where teams collaborate openly, take ownership, and approach every challenge with discipline and curiosity. When they say their people are their priority, they mean it.
What You'll Do ExploreResearch emerging tools, frameworks, and platforms. Run controlled experiments. Separate what's genuinely useful from what's just noise. Document what you find so the team can learn from it.
BuildTurn rough ideas into working prototypes. Write quick demos, scripts, integrations, and automation tools. Iterate fast. Break things, fix things, figure out how systems behave. That cycle is the entire job.
Ship (Sometimes)When a prototype shows real promise, help take it further. Contribute to internal tools as they mature beyond the proof-of-concept stage. Integrate new systems with existing APIs and platforms.
ShareWrite clear technical summaries. Contribute to demo materials and internal dossiers. Communication is as important as code in this role - you need to explain what you built and why it matters.
What We're Looking ForYou don't need to know everything. But you need to be someone who can't stop tinkering.
YOU MUST HAVE
Curiosity that drives you to explore new tech on your own time
A track record of building side projects or experiments
Proficiency in TypeScript or Python
Working knowledge of Git / GitHub
Ability to learn independently and self-direct
Excellent communication skills
NICE TO HAVE
+ AI / LLM API experience
+ Automation or scripting tools
+ Basic web development
+ Docker or containers
+ Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
+ API integrations or dev tooling
Why This Role-
You get to experiment for a living. The Innovation Lab exists specifically to explore what's next.
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Small team, real impact. What you build doesn't disappear into a backlog. It gets tested, iterated, and sometimes shipped.
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A global firm with a startup feel. The company has offices across North America and India, but the Innovation Lab team is tight-knit, collaborative, and moves fast.
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Great Place to Work Certified. A company that invests in its people, not just its products.
If you have a GitHub profile or portfolio, include a link. We'd love to see what you've built - personal projects, hackathon entries, open-source contributions, weird experiments, anything that shows how you think.
No cover letter required. Your work speaks louder.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family status, or disability. If you require accommodation during the application process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This opportunity is managed exclusively by Hour Consulting (HCC). All applications should be directed to HCC at the email address above.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Lab Engineer?
A: To succeed as a Lab Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, data analysis software, and programming languages such as Python or LabVIEW, as well as a strong understanding of scientific principles and methodologies. Soft skills like effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are also crucial, as Lab Engineers often collaborate with cross-functional teams and must interpret complex data to inform decision-making. By combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, Lab Engineers can effectively design, execute, and analyze experiments, driving innovation and advancing their careers in the field.
Q: What is the career path for a Lab Engineer?
A: A Lab Engineer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior Lab Technician or Lab Assistant, where they gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and procedures. As they advance to mid-level roles such as Lab Engineer or Senior Lab Technician, they take on more responsibility for designing and implementing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Senior Lab Engineers or Laboratory Managers often oversee entire laboratory operations, mentor junior staff, and contribute to research and development initiatives, ultimately leading to opportunities in leadership, research, or industry-specific roles such as Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance.
