Career OpportunityLab Assistant$33.39 per hour / 40 hours per week / 10 months per yearIl stl’i kw’els spipetstexw kw’eset ite xwelmexwelh stexwlaq temexws ye Stó:lo mestiyexw.Mission Public School District is located on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of Stó:lo people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó:lo ancestors. The place from where Halq’eméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq’á:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.Le Conseil scolaire de Mission est situé sur les terres traditionnelles, ancestrales, non cédées et partagées du peuple Stó:lo, des Premières nations, Leq'á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Sq'éwlets et Qwó:ltl'el, peuples de cette terre depuis des temps immémoriaux.Our VisionMission Public School students are educated global citizens who embrace diversity and are prepared for the future.Our MissionMission Public School District is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive educational system for ALL students. Mission students benefit from our diverse community, skilled staff, natural workplace, and local history. We are dedicated to honouring student voice and empowering our students to reach their potential.Our ValuesWorking TogetherLifelong LearningThinking Beyond TodayDoing the Right ThingWhy Mission?Mission Public Schools advantages from being a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.The school district is focused on following the school's strategic plan which sets the direction for the organization and supports student learning. Click Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan to learn more about the strategic plan and related priorities. We are committed to forming safe and inclusive workspaces and schools. To learn more, review our policy for Safe Caring and Respectful Workplaces.About MissionMission, British Columbia is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River. Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and just a 15-minute drive from the U.S. border.



Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto:lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents. Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".STAFFING BULLETIN FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEARPosting Date: October 6, 2026Closing Date: October 15, 2026 @ 4:00pmSummaryThis is work of a support nature, assisting science teachers by maintaining an organized science storage and preparation area. Under the direction of the Science Department Head, and with the general supervision of the School Administrator, the Science Lab Assistant (SLA) prepares science equipment and materials for class use including making up solutions to specified molar concentrations when necessary. The SLA handles chemicals and equipment in a safe manner and ensures that chemicals are stored appropriately, following departmental guidelines.Initially, assignments and duties are outlined in detail by the Department Head in conjunction with the School Administrator, and closely checked, but as the SLA becomes familiar with the program and routine, some independence of judgement is exercised, within established guidelines. Work involves a choice of methods or procedures or sequence of operations. The SLA works with a minimum of supervision on a daily basis and is responsible for organizing the workflow to meet science class timelines.Duties include, but are not limited to:maintain science equipment, material storage and preparation area in good ordermaintain the storage and handling of chemicals, manage expiration dates, follow general and departmental guidelines for mixing chemicals, disposing of chemicals and cleaning up spillsprepare science equipment and material for class experiments by measuring and dispensing chemicals, making solutions of required molar concentrations, prepare specimensprior to class "pre-test" experiments to ensure science experiments workensure equipment and materials are clean and in good working order; make minor repairto equipment e.G.



balances and microscopeprepare purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment as required, research to ensure best prices, receive inventory and put inventory awaypurchase miscellaneous supplies locallymaintain inventory of equipment and suppliesmaintain clerical aspects of department including photocopying, collating and filinguse equipment such as ammeter, voltmeter, balances, Bunsen burner, sterilizer, pH meter, spectrophotometer, deionizer, oscilloscope, computer, photocopier, etc.assists with the preparation for local science fairssupervise student volunteer(s) in the lab prep arealiaise between scientific sales representative(s) and science teacher(s)attend Science Department meetings as requiredmaintains professionalism, ethical behavior and confidentialityperform other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this positionRequired Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of chemical storage, handling techniques and safety practices; ability to prepare solutions to specified molar concentrationsWorking knowledge of laboratory equipment and materialsAbility to perform minor equipment repair readily learned on-the-job; may include researchinghow to maintain, and equipment repairsProficient computer skills - knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Microsoft OfficeBasic clerical skills to maintain inventory, budget records and to prepare requisitions, etcGood organizational skills to prioritize tasks and prepare experiments and labs for a number of classes at multiple locations, on a given dayGood communication skills to work with and assist a number of science teachersAbility to work cooperatively with others including both department and other school district staffAbility to work at multiple locations during the workday and work weekWorking knowledge of healthy and safe work practices in accordance with WorkSafe BC Regulations for Workers and the ability to instruct othersPreferred Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of Mission Public School District policies and proceduresRequired Qualifications:Secondary school graduation supplemented by courses in biology and chemistryTwo years of post-secondary science course work in biology and chemistry or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a laboratoryWorkplace Hazardous Materials Identification System (WHMIS) certifiedRequired Experience:Over one (1) year of experience working in a laboratory#J-18808-Ljbffr

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