Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Type of contract: Permanent

Posting date: Sep 22, 2026

Job offer reference: 203360

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

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Job Title:
Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

Reports to:
Fire Assay Manager

Department:
Fire Assay

Location:
Vancouver. B.C.

Full time

Basic Purpose:
Reporting to the Fire Assay Spectroscopy Manager, the Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician will perform duties related to the analysis of client samples by ICP-ES, ICP-MS, AAS and/or Gravimetric.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals (UM) Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Mineralogical Technician position

Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Digest samples according to written procedure and prepare solutions for instrument runs

Setup and conduct experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as spectroscopy and gravimetric

Operate analytical instruments (ICP-ES, ICP-MS, AAS and Gravimetric) to ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence

Compile, review and interpret analytical results

Perform and document quality checks at all stages of sample handling, halting production where necessary by Hold card and written Nonconformity Report to the supervisor

Operate,



maintain and ensure calibration records are kept for instrument according to written instruction

Responsible for overall maintenance of analytical instruments to generate the highest quality results, short term and long term

Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the position

Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Other duties or tasks as assigned from time to time

Skills And Knowledge:

Minimum BSc or technical diploma

Relevant experience in similar laboratory environment considered an asset

Experience in operating analytical instruments preferred – training will be provided

Familiarity with WHMIS and GLP

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, organization, and time management skills

Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

Safely perform physically demanding tasks with repeated lifting

Ability to handle weights of up to 50 lbs for prolonged periods

Open and inclusive mindset with a willingness to work in a team agile

Compensation and Benefits:
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is $19.00-$20.51 plus shift premiums.

Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance in addition to:

WE ARE day and a FLOATER day

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Access to the Employee Purchase Programs

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.

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📌 FIRE ASSAY INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (British Columbia)
🏢 Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore
📍 British Columbia