Laboratory Technician

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you! Here are our Core Values: Trusted Responsible Ambitious & Humble Open & Inclusive If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a Job Title: Laboratory Technician Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager Department: Environmental Location: Calgary Contract position until December 18, 2026 Basic Purpose: * Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures. * Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples Key Accountability/Responsibilities * Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work * Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work: * Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses * Perform some basic testing procedures * Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling * Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements. * Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor * Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials. * Provide general lab support * Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays * Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program * Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings * Participate, when requested in internal and external audits * Keep work area clean, neat and organized * Maintain training records and relevant qualifications * All other responsibilities as assigned Skills and Knowledge: * Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience * Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 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 Working Conditions: • High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment • Can involve the repetition of the same process • Requires patience, tenacity and persistence • Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work • May involve long periods of standing • Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg) • Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay. The ideal candidate should be able to start immediately. The salary range for this role is $18 Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

The laboratory technician is responsible for performing sample preparation and basic testing procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures. They must ensure high-quality, defensible analytical data is produced safely and within specified turnaround times.

Candidates must have post-secondary education or equivalent experience and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately. Strong computer skills, time-management abilities, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment are required.

• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Laboratory techniques
• Sample preparation
• Standard operating procedures
• Data analysis
• Time management
• Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Priority setting
• Computer skills
• Record keeping
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Training Records Management
• Sample Preparation
• Patience
• Record Keeping
• Accountability
• Safety Procedures
• Shift Work
• Quality Management Systems
• Computer Literacy
• External Auditing
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Internal Auditing
• Laboratory Techniques
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Time Management
• Tenacity
• Persistence
• Detail Oriented

• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technician (General)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week