Laboratory Technician

Bureau Veritas Canada is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Analyst to join our team in Squamish, BC. As a Laboratory Analyst, you will be responsible for providing laboratory services for Plant Operations and supporting technical teams in executing experiments and non-routine lab testing.

• Perform physical and chemical testing of process samples using various instruments and equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Support technical teams in executing experiments and non-routine lab testing using lab scale systems.
• Manage sample receiving, data entry, and chemical inventory through LIMS.
• Provide timely processing and analysis of test samples in support of Plant Operations.
• Prepare manual or computerized calculations, worksheets, statistics, and other data and material related to the process.
• Maintain the laboratory in a clean, tidy, and serviceable condition, including managing sample waste disposal.
• Ensure that best practice is identified and implemented for laboratory procedures and data analysis.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory operations, including method validations and studies.
• Foster and maintain a positive culture, promoting effective teamwork, a questioning mindset, and recognizing failure as a learning opportunity.
• Complete training requirements for CE processes and gain a critical understanding of plant systems, process fundamentals, and plant operations.
• Demonstrate a positive safety culture within the laboratory and Plant Operations team.
• Maintain the laboratory in a safe condition, in line with all applicable regulations.
• Ensure that all safety-related conditions, accidents, and near misses are identified, reported, and investigated in line with company policy.
• Keep current/up to date on all training requirements.
• Ensure all laboratory chemicals and gas supplies are stored in a safe manner, in line with applicable regulations.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn and maintained when necessary.

• Post-secondary school education with a strong focus in chemistry, biology, or environmental science, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant, broad-based experience in a laboratory environment, preferred.
• Sound knowledge of sample handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples, with field sampling, compliance with laboratory procedures, and quality assurance procedures.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, laboratory Occupational Health and Safety practices to handle hazardous materials, taking the necessary precautions.
• Excellent manual dexterity, record-keeping, calculations, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible to perform varying duties to accommodate changing priorities.
• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions.
• Detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping skills.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking, and priority-setting skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapts to a changing environment.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Learns quickly.

• High level of work production in a fast-paced lab environment, which can involve repetition of the same process, requiring patience, tenacity, and persistence.
• Shift work, with possible overtime.
• May involve long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Lifting and carrying (up to 40lbs).
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment.
• Must be prepared to meet client drug & alcohol and fit-for-work policies, including all personal protective equipment requirements.

• Dental care, Employee Assistance Program, Extended health care, Life Insurance, Paid time off, Vision care.
• $25.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Bureau Veritas Canada is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.