Laboratory Technician (Contract) Jobs

GFL Environmental is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Liquids line of business! Under general direction from the Operations Manager or their designate, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for the laboratory aspects of the day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete documentation associated with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation governing the control of and declarations related to incoming and outgoing waste
• Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials
• Troubleshooting and resolving problems and helping with special projects
• Assist with the classification of waste materials
• Maintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production records
• Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters
• Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties
• Monitor laboratory supplies and direct re-supply requests through the assigned internal purchasing personnel
• Perform routine calibration, sample preparation and analyses employing ICP, GC, Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter and other instrumentation
• Report analytical results and coordinate with production personnel
• Complete certificates of disposal and summaries of analyses as required
• Update status of job processes in the internal database
• Prepare weekly reports summarizing laboratory work volumes and results
• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis
• Trouble shoot issues with the laboratory instrumentation
• Assist other facility operators as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)
• Previous laboratory experience is an asset
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented
• Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist, Chemistry or related Diploma
• Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

GFL Benefits:

• RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions
• Medical and Dental Coverage Our industry leading benefits package
• An environment to encourage professional growth and development
• Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.