St. Gabriel the Archangel School / St. Anne Academic Centre
197 Invermere Drive, Chestermere / 1010 - 21 Avenue SE, Calgary

Overall Accountability

The Science Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing assistance to students and personnel in science laboratories as directed by the teacher.

Specific Accountabilities

• Provides professional development and mentorship to teachers and students on the safe preparation and use of experimental materials and supplies

• Works directly with students and teachers during laboratory activities

• Ensures a safe working environment in the science areas

• Develops and integrates a comprehensive management plan to coordinate resources, safety equipment, timelines for ordering and disposal of materials and the safe preparation and storage of materials

• Maintains the chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets, chemicals for waste disposal and records of equipment

• Maintains preparation kits, storage room, emergency materials and the general area for activities

• Adjusts to new situations and problems in the science areas

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a related Science

• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in a laboratory environment

• Current Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificates

• Good working knowledge of computers

• Ability to deal with laboratory hazards demonstrating expertise and sound judgment

• Knowledge, training and research skills to identify risks with the introduction of new ideas and materials to the science programs

The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.

The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.

If selected as the successful candidate for this position, please be aware that you will be required, as a condition of employment, to submit to the District a police information check (PIC) prior to your start date . The check must be issued at the time of the job offer or within the past six months. Please note, the cost of the police information check will be the responsibility of the candidate. NOTE: Applicants who live in Calgary can apply for Police Information Check (PIC) electronically by visiting the following CPS website: https://www.calgary.ca/cps/public-services/police-information-checks.html