Your Future Is Bright at AGAT
At AGAT Laboratories, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. As one of Canada’s leading laboratories, we support critical industries including Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-Food and Life Sciences through scientific expertise and innovation.

Due to the continued growth across Canada, we’re looking for an energetic, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our Mississauga team (on-site). This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing positive workplace culture, and making a meaningful impact on employee experience. You'll work across a broad range of HR functions, partnering with managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle while collaborating with operational leaders and an experienced HR team across Canada.

The Opportunity
As our Human Resources Generalist, you will serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing guidance and support across all areas of Human Resources. You'll help foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance, consistency and operational excellence throughout our organization.

What You Will Be Doing

Partner with managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Support full-cycle recruitment activities, onboarding and employee development initiatives.
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management and conflict resolution.
Conduct and support workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
Advise leaders on coaching, progressive discipline, performance improvement plans and terminations.
Assist employees with benefits, RRSP programs, policies and HR-related inquiries.
Partner with Payroll and Operations on disability management, accommodations and return-to-work programs.
Analyze HR trends and support initiatives that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

We're Most Interested in Candidates Who:

Enjoy building strong relationships and solving people-related challenges.
Bring experience supporting managers and employees in a Human Resources environment.
Are confident balancing employee advocacy with business needs.
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative workplace.
CHRP or CHRL designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.

We value collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and practical problem-solving. Our HR team is committed to providing exceptional service while supporting a positive and respectful workplace culture.

The starting salary of this role will be $65,000+ per annum.

What success looks like
In your first year, you'll:

Build strong partnerships with leaders across the business.
Become a trusted resource for employee relations matters.
Support successful recruitment and onboarding initiatives.
Help strengthen employee engagement and retention.
Contribute to HR programs that support AGAT's continued growth.

Why Join AGAT?

Unlike many HR roles that support a single department or location, this position provides exposure to diverse operations across Canada, allowing you to partner with leaders in Environmental, Energy, Mining, Industrial, Transportation, Agri-Food, and Life Sciences businesses. This breadth creates exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development.
AGAT continues to expand in Canada, creating opportunities for HR professionals who want to help shape processes, influence culture, and contribute to a growing organization rather than simply maintain existing programs.

AGAT offers a competitive benefits package including:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive health, dental and vision care.
Paid vacation and flexible sick time.
RSP matching
Employee Assistance Program.
Long-term disability and life insurance.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Our Workplace
AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know confidentially and we will work to meet your needs.
We appreciate the time and effort of every applicant. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you're an HR professional who wants to make an impact, build strong business partnerships, and grow your career with a company that continues to evolve across Canada, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of AGAT's next chapter of growth.

About the company

AGAT Laboratories provides analytical testing services for environmental, industrial, and energy projects across a network of 40+ coast-to-coast laboratories. It helps clients by performing precise laboratory analyses using modern instruments and developing technologies, then delivering clear results through a dedicated project manager and expert scientific staff. The labs combine chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering, and specialty analyses to support decision-making throughout a project’s life cycle. What sets AGAT apart is its nationwide reach and collaborative, service-oriented approach—“Service Beyond Analysis”—which partners with clients to understand needs and solve challenges rather than just run tests. The company’s goal is to generate accurate data that clients can trust to guide their choices, and to grow by welcoming new labs, clients, and scientific developments, sample by sample.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

August 26, 2026 report redesign improves client usability and repeatable workflow stickiness.
AGAT launched enhanced ECOC in May 2026, lowering friction for environmental sample submissions.
September 2026 leadership hires in growth, HR, and safety signal active expansion across divisions.

What critics are saying

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Arizona certification creates compliance exposure; any PFAS quality failure would damage the Tempe growth engine.
No public layoffs or funding transparency means internal stress could surface fast during contract losses.

What makes AGAT Laboratories unique

Tempe became Arizona's only local PFAS lab for EPA 533, 537.1, and 1633 in June 2026.
October 5, 2026 Carbon Management Hub targets Alberta CCS and CCUS project planning.
AGAT spans Canada, Arizona, and Newfoundland after Avalon acquisition closed December 31, 2024.

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Health Insurance
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Vision Insurance
Paid Sick Leave

Company News

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Oct 14th, 2026

AGAT Laboratories opens new environmental lab in Vancouver.

AGAT Laboratories opens new environmental lab in Vancouver. VANCOUVER, B.C. - AGAT Laboratories has opened a new Environmental Laboratory in Vancouver, B.C. AGAT Laboratories is expanding its network with the opening of a new environmental lab in Vancouver, B.C., strategically-placed to support industry growth on the West Coast. Marking a new milestone for AGAT, this laboratory joins Canada's largest privately-owned lab network to give clients greater access to analytical testing closer to where projects are taking place. "British Columbia is an important growth market for AGAT and for Canada," says Marissa Reckmann, CEO, AGAT Laboratories. "As investment in infrastructure, natural resources, and major projects continues across the province, having a local laboratory in Vancouver gives us greater capacity to support our clients and respond to the needs of a growing market." AGAT's Vancouver location will support the environmental sector along with B.C.'s industrial and mining industries. This facility joins other essential labs in Whitehorse, Yukon and Terrace, B.C. Together, the three labs support critical water testing where analysis is often required within 30 hours of collecting a sample. The new AGAT location is 3681 E 1st Ave., Vancouver, B.C. AGAT's Vancouver lab represents another step in ongoing investment in lab infrastructure across Canada as the company continues to expand capacity in key markets and support growing industries. The additional laboratory space provides greater flexibility to accommodate project timelines and client needs, with rush turnaround options available for select services. This new location reflects AGAT's continued investment in B.C. and brings its expertise, resources, and environmental analytical services closer to the clients and communities they serve.

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