Laboratory Technician 1 - ARD

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade might be the place for you!

Here are our Core Values:

Trusted

Responsible

Ambitious & Humble

Open & Inclusive

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:

Laboratory Technician 1

Department: 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 (SOPs) 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-$20.50 an hour.

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