Technician, Laboratory

Highlights of the job

Do you enjoy being part of a team that strives to deliver the highest quality of work in a timely manner? Have you gained experience working in a laboratory testing different water, wastewater, industrial and environmental samples? If so, EPCOR Water Services (EWS) group currently have opportunities for up to three (3) temporary full-time (for up to 11 months) Laboratory Technicians to join the Engineering & Technical Services - Analytical Operations team.

These positions will work at either the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant or the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant depending on the position.

What you’d be responsible for

As a Laboratory Technician, you are accountable to the Laboratory Operations Manager and will be accountable for, but not limited to:

- Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics including:

- Health & Safety objectives
- Environmental objectives
- Quality objectives
- Customer Service objectives
- Behavioural expectations
- Performing analytical testing by following standard operating procedures (SOPs) on various water, wastewater, bio solids, sludge and industrial samples both in the laboratory and in the field. This includes testing of Water and Wastewater for chemical, physical and microbiological parameters.
- Collecting field samples from various plant processes at Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, water distribution systems throughout the City of Edmonton (including homes, public facilities, recreational centres, etc.) and other locations.
- Preparing chemical solutions, including buffers, standards and reagents and microbiological media for the use in laboratory analyses.
- Operating, maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting critical laboratory and analytical equipment including: laboratory dishwashers, water purification system, drying ovens, fume hoods, autoclaves, and testing equipment.
- Performing quality control and quality assurance checks on work performed, such as monitoring control charts, taking action when data is non-conforming and taking the appropriate corrective actions.
- Assisting in monitoring and maintaining stock chemicals, reagents and materials in the laboratory.
- Receiving and recording samples delivered by the customers into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
- Performing daily, weekly and weekend assignments as directed by the Lead Technologist and/or the Manager, Laboratory Operations.
- Delivering samples to appropriate locations, including other EPCOR facilities and commercial laboratories for sample analyses.
- Providing various housekeeping duties as required, such as disposing samples and hazardous wastes, washing and sterilizing field-sampling equipment and collecting bottles.

What’s required to be successful

Qualifications, experience and behaviours you will possess are:

- Completion of a 2-year Diploma in Chemical, Biological and/or Environmental Science from a recognized post-secondary educational institute.
- Experience that includes 1 to 3 years working:

- in a chemical, analytical and/or environmental laboratory environment.
- with water, wastewater, industrial, and/or environmental samples.
- A basic understanding of drinking water public health matters such as:

- Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines
- Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Drinking Water and Wastewater Regulations
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License
- Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver's permit
- A Driver Abstract (5yr. Commercial type) may be required
- Limited to 6 demerits or less
- Strong understanding of:

- The role of Analytical Operations and Quality Assurance Programs
- EPCOR Processes
- EPCOR Safety Practices
- EPCOR Administrative Processes
- Demonstrated capability to meet the physical demands of the position (clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required) which includes lifting/carrying weights up to 20kg (45lbs) on a daily basis.
- Competent in the following:

- Performing analytical testing and processes
- Using Microsoft Office Programs (primarily Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams) and other computer based software (such as LIMS)
- Planning and organizing duties and responsibilities within the expected time-frames

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52
- Class: T1
- Starting Wage: $39.23 per hour
- Final wage placement will be determined at the time of selection and based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online.)
- Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may