###Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

##Position Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the School of Health Sciences, and in collaboration with the program coordinator and course instructor, this position will support the safe and efficient operations of Biology and Chemistry labs. Accountabilities will include on site student support, teaching support, and implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures.

##Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Course Instructor, the Lab Technician is responsible for:

• Consulting with the course instructor and attending all preparatory laboratory meetings
• Ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques
• Reviewing blackboard for lessons and updating the course shells as directed by course instructor
• Reinforcing, demonstrating, assisting and supporting pre-learned principles and their application to skills and procedures
• Providing a learning environment that makes effective use of laboratory equipment
• Supporting and maintaining lab safety, cleanliness and organization
• Providing observation and monitoring student skills and progress using developed guidelines and criteria
• Reporting on student progress/achievement to the lab course instructor(s)
• Maintaining records of attendance and corresponding with students by email with responses within 48h business days
• Taking inventory of all consumables used in the labs and directing orders to the program coordinator as needed
• Maintaining and monitoring the wear and tear of all lab equipment and supplies
• Updating lab plans and assessments as directed by course instructor
• Ensuring an equitable and accessible learning community

##Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Minimum two (2) year diploma in health science or related field
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Ontario WHMIS certification
• Must be available a minimum of 8 hours on weekdays during the daytime; contract can go up to 24h/week

Experience

• Previous formal or informal lab technician experience is considered an asset

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with the college’s multi-cultural/racial/able staff, students and the public.
• Understanding of and commitment to equity in education
• Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures in a lab setting
• Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision

Job Details

**External Posting Date:**March 11, 2026
**External Closing Date:**March 27, 2026
**Pay Range:**Payband 8 - $21.21 - $31.11
**Hours:**Up to 24 hours
**Work Type:**On-site
**Shift:**TBC
Ideal Start Date:

End Date:

**Number of Openings:**1
**Posting Intent:**Immediate Need

**Job Type:**Casual, Part-Time

Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

##Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

##Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

##Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.