About the role
Position Information
Position Number
S00242
Position Title
Laboratory Technician
Division/Portfolio
Science and Technology
Department/Program
Water Engineering Technology
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
Under the limited supervision of the Dean, Science, Technologies & Health, and the general supervision of the Department Chairperson, installs and maintains lab and general Water Engineering equipment; troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and optimizes equipment; organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; provides technical support to faculty; assists students in safe operation of equipment; prepares materials and equipment for lab sessions; maintains laboratories and equipment rooms; maintains current MSDS and WHMIS documentation; ensures safe collection, transportation, handling and disposal of water and wastewater samples from local surface water and industrial and commercial water treatment facilities; ensures safe storage and disposal of used chemicals; designs, constructs, maintains and operates bench scale water and wastewater unit processes for laboratory experiments; installs and maintains specialized water and wastewater analysis and control equipment; and performs other related duties as required.
Functions and Duties
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Installs and maintains laboratory equipment.
-
Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and optimizes equipment.
-
Organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.
-
Provides technical support to students and faculty.
-
Assists students in safe operation of equipment.
-
Prepares materials and equipment for laboratory sessions.
-
Maintains laboratories and equipment rooms.
-
Maintains current MSDS and WHMIS documentation.
-
Ensures safe collection, transportation, handling and disposal of water and wastewater samples from local surface water and industrial or commercial water treatment facilities.
-
Ensures safe storage and disposal of used chemicals.
-
Designs, constructs, maintains and operates bench scale water and wastewater unit processes for laboratory experiments.
-
Installs and maintains specialized water and wastewater analysis and control equipment.
-
Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and graduation from a two-year college Engineering Technology program or equivalent in a related area. Must also possess a valid Occupational First Aid – Level 2 – certificate. Over 4 years and up to and including 6 years experience in a water quality technology or related field.
Skills and Abilities
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Proven ability to repair and service equipment and industry instrumentation including calibration, trouble-shooting, software updates and repair
-
Excellent trouble-shooting skills
-
Ability to perform tasks to a high standard
-
Proven proficiency in technologies such as: MS Office, MS Teams, online purchasing software, Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Blackboard, etc)
-
Demonstrated project management skills
-
Have efficient, safe work ethics
-
Knowledge of maintaining log books, tool inventory, and water treatment records etc.
-
The ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and exercise courtesy, tact and discretion
-
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and work well in a team environment
-
Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
-
Flexible and comfortable with change
-
Able to perform work of a routine nature with minimal or no direct supervision
-
Must be physically capable of performing the duties
-
Must be physically capable of performing the duties
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Start Date
10/03/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
05/15/2026
Schedule
During academic terms: 8:00 – 2:45
During summer and winter breaks: 8:00 – 1:30
Hours may vary.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
$33.93 - $38.77
Appointment Type
Support - Non-Regular Part-time
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a contract position ending December 19th, with the possibility of extension.
Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selections of candidates.
Employee Group
Support
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
C003231
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
09/18/2025
Posting Closing Date
09/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.
About the role
Position Information
Position Number
S00242
Position Title
Laboratory Technician
Division/Portfolio
Science and Technology
Department/Program
Water Engineering Technology
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
Under the limited supervision of the Dean, Science, Technologies & Health, and the general supervision of the Department Chairperson, installs and maintains lab and general Water Engineering equipment; troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and optimizes equipment; organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; provides technical support to faculty; assists students in safe operation of equipment; prepares materials and equipment for lab sessions; maintains laboratories and equipment rooms; maintains current MSDS and WHMIS documentation; ensures safe collection, transportation, handling and disposal of water and wastewater samples from local surface water and industrial and commercial water treatment facilities; ensures safe storage and disposal of used chemicals; designs, constructs, maintains and operates bench scale water and wastewater unit processes for laboratory experiments; installs and maintains specialized water and wastewater analysis and control equipment; and performs other related duties as required.
Functions and Duties
-
Installs and maintains laboratory equipment.
-
Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and optimizes equipment.
-
Organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.
-
Provides technical support to students and faculty.
-
Assists students in safe operation of equipment.
-
Prepares materials and equipment for laboratory sessions.
-
Maintains laboratories and equipment rooms.
-
Maintains current MSDS and WHMIS documentation.
-
Ensures safe collection, transportation, handling and disposal of water and wastewater samples from local surface water and industrial or commercial water treatment facilities.
-
Ensures safe storage and disposal of used chemicals.
-
Designs, constructs, maintains and operates bench scale water and wastewater unit processes for laboratory experiments.
-
Installs and maintains specialized water and wastewater analysis and control equipment.
-
Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and graduation from a two-year college Engineering Technology program or equivalent in a related area. Must also possess a valid Occupational First Aid – Level 2 – certificate. Over 4 years and up to and including 6 years experience in a water quality technology or related field.
Skills and Abilities
-
Proven ability to repair and service equipment and industry instrumentation including calibration, trouble-shooting, software updates and repair
-
Excellent trouble-shooting skills
-
Ability to perform tasks to a high standard
-
Proven proficiency in technologies such as: MS Office, MS Teams, online purchasing software, Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Blackboard, etc)
-
Demonstrated project management skills
-
Have efficient, safe work ethics
-
Knowledge of maintaining log books, tool inventory, and water treatment records etc.
-
The ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and exercise courtesy, tact and discretion
-
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and work well in a team environment
-
Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
-
Flexible and comfortable with change
-
Able to perform work of a routine nature with minimal or no direct supervision
-
Must be physically capable of performing the duties
-
Must be physically capable of performing the duties
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Start Date
10/03/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
05/15/2026
Schedule
During academic terms: 8:00 – 2:45
During summer and winter breaks: 8:00 – 1:30
Hours may vary.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
$33.93 - $38.77
Appointment Type
Support - Non-Regular Part-time
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a contract position ending December 19th, with the possibility of extension.
Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selections of candidates.
Employee Group
Support
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
C003231
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
09/18/2025
Posting Closing Date
09/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.