Role Overview

Reporting to the Group Leader, Analytical Services, the Technician, Analytical Services provides analysis using optical emissions spectrometers, LECO C/S analyzer, calorimeter, alpha detectors, ICP-OES instruments and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

A 4 x 4 shift (days/nights) schedule is in effect for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Observe safety and hygiene regulations and procedures in the performance of duties
• Provide analyses by following established procedures, recognizing problems as they arise and correcting them
• Work in a variety of sections to meet changing work requirements or priorities
• Participate as a member of a team under the direction of a Senior Technician in special projects and method development projects aimed at extending the capabilities and service supplied by Analytical Services
• Conduct routine and assigned quality control tasks to maintain accuracy of results
• Use knowledge of Analytical Services and assaying procedures to train other technicians and trainees
• Troubleshoot problems as they occur; update and upgrade documented analytical procedures and data; report conclusions and recommend action
• Recognize interferences between elements and take action (complexing, removing) using instrumental principles to optimize sensitivities during instrument set-up
• Enter results into the LIMS for direct reporting to Operations; report unusual conditions directly to customers

Qualifications

• A graduate with a B.Sc. in Chemistry, BC Certified Assayer or graduate of a two-year chemical sciences program (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial laboratory is required
• Preference will be given to those who have experience in an ISO accredited laboratory

Benefits

• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)