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Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Remote location
- Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing
- Conduct sampling and analysis using chromatography techniques
- Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
- Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Operate laboratory apparatus
- Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
- Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
- Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
- Compile records for analytical studies
- MS Office
- Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
- Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
- Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
- Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus
- Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
- Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

- Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- Electroanalytical techniques
- Physical separation techniques
- Sampling
- Biological techniques
- Statistics
- Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Computer and technology knowledge

- Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
- MS Excel

Technical experience

- Soil analysis

Area of work experience

- Analysis
- Industrial research
- Method and technique development
- Non-industrial research
- Process troubleshooting
- Product development and formulation
- Quality assurance and control
- Laboratory testing and analysis

Type of industry experience

- Agriculture




- Industrial and inorganic chemicals
- Organic and specialty chemical products

Specialization or experience

- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

- Analytical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Food chemistry
- Agricultural chemicals
- Microbiology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large workload
- Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Mask

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Judgement
- Organized
- Proactive

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)




- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work workplace for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

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