Laboratory Technician - ARD
Location: Burnaby, B.C.

Full-Time

Job Overview and Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing routine tests, instrument calibration and maintenance, and to provide

general lab support in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and health and

safety policies.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

• Perform analysis on both water and solids samples
• Perform sample preparation, water extractions, humidity cell maintenance & operation, static tests and

analyses using manual and automated techniques including pH, conductivity, ORP, acidity, alkalinity

and kinetic reporting

• Receiving, login, crushing, and pulverizing of client mining samples
• Maintain and calibrate technical equipment
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for QC control charting
• Assist with the set-up of lab tests for the analysts as necessary
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within

holding time requirements

• Identify and communicate procedural non conformances with the lab manager
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross

contamination between samples and other materials

• Provide general lab support
• Provide manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
• Participate, when requested in department and health and safety meetings
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

• Minimum Diploma from a Technician Institute (chemistry preferred) or post-secondary school education

with at least 1 year laboratory experience

• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in LIMS would be considered an asset
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to a changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail orientated & good record keeping skills
• Good hand-eye coordination, to use technical equipment with accuracy
• Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
• Ability to learn quickly

Work Relationships

• Internal: Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Technical Support Groups, Human Resources, peers for

support and information

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

• High level of work production in fast paced lab environment
• May require flexible workings hours, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE
• Physically challenged position and working environment involving heavy lifting, operating rock crushing

equipment – working condition can be dusty

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• STD & LTD Coverage
• Company RRSP match
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is $19.23-$20.30 an hour.

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.