Lab Technician ll

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Don’t have every qualification?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

Job Description

Job Summary

Perform laboratory analyses on samples of water, wastewater, groundwater, sludge, and biosolids for compliance with applicable regulations, bylaws, guidelines or operating criteria as required. Maintain detailed records related to reagent preparation, calibration standards, temperatures etc., to support requirements for laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements. Participate in the development and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures and methods. Participate in specification and evaluation of equipment to be used in this area of work. Maintain proficiency on selected tests in accordance with laboratory accreditation requirements. Perform QA/QC duties associated with an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environmental laboratory and contribute to equipment troubleshooting, recording of trends, nonconformances, corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of a 3-year college or university program in chemistry, chemical technology or applicable science.

Knowledge / Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of direct, hands-on experience, using similar laboratory equipment and performing laboratory analysis in a similar environmental laboratory or accredited laboratory environment.

Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and other software packages is preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of instrument operation with minimal troubleshooting, Good Lab Practices (GLP), Quality Assurance/Quality Control in an analytical lab and WHMIS.

Advanced knowledge, experience and skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and the various office equipment is required.

Must have or be eligible to obtain a certification, such as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Certified Technician (C.Tech), Chartered Chemist, or similar professional certification.

Skills

Detail oriented with excellent record keeping, data entry and time management skills.

Must be capable of performing the physical requirements of the job.

Must be able to work with tight deadlines and manage a high-volume of tasks and duties in an efficient manner.

Must take own initiative to coordinate work schedule and set priorities to meet required testing timelines.