About the role
Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
Are you passionate about environmental science and sustainability? Do you enjoy hands-on lab work and contributing to a cleaner, greener planet? Join our team as a Quality Assurance/ Control Technician (QA/QC Technician) at our Walker Compost & Packaging Facility in Arthur, ON.
Reporting to the Quality Assurance & Control Manager-Environmental, you will be responsible for finished product sampling, performing physical and chemical testing of bulk compost products and raw materials, and supporting R&D through testing of product mixes. The QA/QC technician will also perform quality assurance and control duties, while ensuring that all work is in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs). This is a permanent, full time position. The salary range for this role is $50-55K annually.
What you will be doing:
- Perform tasks in the areas of sample collection/preparation, resampling, physical and chemical analysis.
- Laboratory maintenance, entering data from lab reports, ordering/purchasing lab and general supplies.
- Support product packaging with quality monitoring and contamination testing.
- Test and record physical and chemical properties such as moisture, pH level, temperatures and porosity of both finished products and raw materials
- Provide insight into and interpretation of results, collecting data where required and generating data for reports.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies like the Ministry of Environment, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency and company policies/procedures.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of Safe Work Procedures.
- Maintain legible and detailed records (manual and electronic).
Here’s What You Need:
- A university degree or college diploma in Environmental Science, Biology or related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience in a lab, technical, or process manufacturing setting.
- Experience in horticultural or greenhouse operations is a bonus!
- Must be able to communicate effectively and understand technical manuals and scientific terminology applicable to operation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
- A valid G-Class Driver’s License.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
What’s in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
- Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Apply now to make a difference in a company that’s committed to sustainability, innovation and the environment.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About WALKER INDUSTRIES
Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, the company has remained committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home.
About the role
Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
Are you passionate about environmental science and sustainability? Do you enjoy hands-on lab work and contributing to a cleaner, greener planet? Join our team as a Quality Assurance/ Control Technician (QA/QC Technician) at our Walker Compost & Packaging Facility in Arthur, ON.
Reporting to the Quality Assurance & Control Manager-Environmental, you will be responsible for finished product sampling, performing physical and chemical testing of bulk compost products and raw materials, and supporting R&D through testing of product mixes. The QA/QC technician will also perform quality assurance and control duties, while ensuring that all work is in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs). This is a permanent, full time position. The salary range for this role is $50-55K annually.
What you will be doing:
- Perform tasks in the areas of sample collection/preparation, resampling, physical and chemical analysis.
- Laboratory maintenance, entering data from lab reports, ordering/purchasing lab and general supplies.
- Support product packaging with quality monitoring and contamination testing.
- Test and record physical and chemical properties such as moisture, pH level, temperatures and porosity of both finished products and raw materials
- Provide insight into and interpretation of results, collecting data where required and generating data for reports.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies like the Ministry of Environment, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency and company policies/procedures.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of Safe Work Procedures.
- Maintain legible and detailed records (manual and electronic).
Here’s What You Need:
- A university degree or college diploma in Environmental Science, Biology or related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience in a lab, technical, or process manufacturing setting.
- Experience in horticultural or greenhouse operations is a bonus!
- Must be able to communicate effectively and understand technical manuals and scientific terminology applicable to operation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
- A valid G-Class Driver’s License.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
What’s in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
- Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Apply now to make a difference in a company that’s committed to sustainability, innovation and the environment.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About WALKER INDUSTRIES
Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, the company has remained committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home.