About the role
Descr
Support Full Time
Department
OARI Operating
Location Name
Frost
Initiatives and Opportunities
Location
Lindsay, Ontario
Created
08/06/2025
Date Closed
08/12/2025
Job ID
3242
Favorite Job
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Hours Per Week
35.00
Pay Band
I
Salary Range
39.34
Hourly
What Are We About?
Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties,1923... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.
We are also extremely proud of our more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.
What This Position is About:
The CAWT Research Technologist will install, decommission, and operate a wide range of experiments, technologies and laboratory instruments in the Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) at the Frost Campus and remote locations. The incumbent will implement and execute a variety of research projects by following project outlines and test plans following standard methods, procedures and as developed by Research Scientists.
The incumbent will conduct laboratory analyses as required for water and wastewater treatment research in an accredited lab (ISO 17025:2017) within set timelines and in adherence to established methods. They will develop and validate laboratory methods and procedures necessary for the analytical needs of a research project, including keeping detailed records, developing standard operating procedures, work instructions, and health and safety protocols in consultation with the CAWT Manager, CAWT Laboratory Coordinator, and Research Scientist.
They will ensure integrity of data collected through laboratory methods and procedures and ensure it is recorded and backed up in accordance with accepted laboratory procedures. They will follow quality control (assurance) measures to ensure repeatability and data integrity. They will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment and infrastructure, as well as undertaking troubleshooting and repair work. They will coordinate with external parties including vendors and manufacturers for services, repairs, troubleshooting, and to obtain quotes as required for project and analytical needs.
The incumbent will organize the work of laboratory technicians, students, and others as necessary to meet project deliverables. They will ensure safe, accurate and effective use of facilities, equipment and instrumentation, and that all health and safety procedures are followed for the protection of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. They will provide training on analytical methods, lab practices, and project operations to student workers, co-ops, interns, Lab Technicians, and visitors.
Work Schedules:
This is a temporary 1-year full-time opportunity working Wednesday ¿ Sunday. This position has been designated as 100% on campus when not traveling. Travel to and between sites will be required within the Minden/Lindsay/Peterborough area, access to a reliable vehicle is required. Must be willing to work the occasional holiday. Travel related costs and hours will be administered as per the Full Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and applicable College policies.
For More Information:
For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Research Technologist Job Description
Explore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.
What We Are Looking For:
Completion of a three (3) year Diploma/Degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, toxicology, or other similar science-related discipline. Along with a minimum of three (3) years of work experience:
- In analytical methods and with analytical instrumentation: DO probes, handheld multi-meters, titrators, biochemical oxygen demand, digesters, autoclaves (as examples)
- With analytical chemistry techniques including analysis of water and / or wastewater.
- On research projects, including set up, execution and decommission.
- Strong interpersonal, planning, time management and communication skills required. Practical experience in organizational techniques and inventory control.
- Intermediate skills with spreadsheets and word processing.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility:
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.
We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.
The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.
Further information regarding Fleming College¿s Accessibility Policy.
To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail accessibility@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
At Fleming College, you become part of a learning community. We engage our students in personalized learning and provide personalized support. Set in the welcoming communities of Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg, our smaller campuses provide a friendly and collaborative working environment. We are committed to innovation and to building sustainable, healthy futures for our students, people, communities and environment.
Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, our college features more than 90 full-time programs in, Business, Community Development, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, Law and Justice, and Technology and Skilled Trades. Fleming College has 6,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students and more than 58,000 alumni.
About the role
Descr
Support Full Time
Department
OARI Operating
Location Name
Frost
Initiatives and Opportunities
Location
Lindsay, Ontario
Created
08/06/2025
Date Closed
08/12/2025
Job ID
3242
Favorite Job
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Hours Per Week
35.00
Pay Band
I
Salary Range
39.34
Hourly
What Are We About?
Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties,1923... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.
We are also extremely proud of our more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.
What This Position is About:
The CAWT Research Technologist will install, decommission, and operate a wide range of experiments, technologies and laboratory instruments in the Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) at the Frost Campus and remote locations. The incumbent will implement and execute a variety of research projects by following project outlines and test plans following standard methods, procedures and as developed by Research Scientists.
The incumbent will conduct laboratory analyses as required for water and wastewater treatment research in an accredited lab (ISO 17025:2017) within set timelines and in adherence to established methods. They will develop and validate laboratory methods and procedures necessary for the analytical needs of a research project, including keeping detailed records, developing standard operating procedures, work instructions, and health and safety protocols in consultation with the CAWT Manager, CAWT Laboratory Coordinator, and Research Scientist.
They will ensure integrity of data collected through laboratory methods and procedures and ensure it is recorded and backed up in accordance with accepted laboratory procedures. They will follow quality control (assurance) measures to ensure repeatability and data integrity. They will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment and infrastructure, as well as undertaking troubleshooting and repair work. They will coordinate with external parties including vendors and manufacturers for services, repairs, troubleshooting, and to obtain quotes as required for project and analytical needs.
The incumbent will organize the work of laboratory technicians, students, and others as necessary to meet project deliverables. They will ensure safe, accurate and effective use of facilities, equipment and instrumentation, and that all health and safety procedures are followed for the protection of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. They will provide training on analytical methods, lab practices, and project operations to student workers, co-ops, interns, Lab Technicians, and visitors.
Work Schedules:
This is a temporary 1-year full-time opportunity working Wednesday ¿ Sunday. This position has been designated as 100% on campus when not traveling. Travel to and between sites will be required within the Minden/Lindsay/Peterborough area, access to a reliable vehicle is required. Must be willing to work the occasional holiday. Travel related costs and hours will be administered as per the Full Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and applicable College policies.
For More Information:
For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Research Technologist Job Description
Explore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.
What We Are Looking For:
Completion of a three (3) year Diploma/Degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, toxicology, or other similar science-related discipline. Along with a minimum of three (3) years of work experience:
- In analytical methods and with analytical instrumentation: DO probes, handheld multi-meters, titrators, biochemical oxygen demand, digesters, autoclaves (as examples)
- With analytical chemistry techniques including analysis of water and / or wastewater.
- On research projects, including set up, execution and decommission.
- Strong interpersonal, planning, time management and communication skills required. Practical experience in organizational techniques and inventory control.
- Intermediate skills with spreadsheets and word processing.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility:
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.
We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.
The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.
Further information regarding Fleming College¿s Accessibility Policy.
To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail accessibility@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
At Fleming College, you become part of a learning community. We engage our students in personalized learning and provide personalized support. Set in the welcoming communities of Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg, our smaller campuses provide a friendly and collaborative working environment. We are committed to innovation and to building sustainable, healthy futures for our students, people, communities and environment.
Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, our college features more than 90 full-time programs in, Business, Community Development, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, Law and Justice, and Technology and Skilled Trades. Fleming College has 6,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students and more than 58,000 alumni.