CHEMIST ASSISTANT 1

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal employer in Toronto seeks a Full-Time Laboratory Analyst specializing in water testing. The role involves conducting various analyses on water and wastewater samples to ensure regulatory compliance. Applicants should possess a relevant post-secondary education and a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience. Offering competitive compensation ($38.58 - $42.26 per hour) and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an accredited and licensed laboratory.
• Experience in organic or chemical testing of water, wastewater, or sludge.
• Experience conducting mathematical calculations required for analytical chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and analysis of water and wastewater to ensure compliance.
• Participate in method validation work within a quality management system.
• Document and analyze results throughout the testing process.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Post secondary education in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Studies

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Mass spectrophotometers

Chromatographic instruments

MS Office Suite

Job description

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• Division & Section: Toronto Water, Environment Energy & Emergency Planning
• Work Location: 30 Dee Avenue, Toronto
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.58 - $42.26
• Shift Information:Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 11-Aug-2025 to 25-Aug-2025

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs organic/inorganic/physical testing and analysis of water, wastewater, sewage, biosolids, landfill, leachates, sludge, and industrial wastes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, escalates results not in compliance.
• Participates in method validation work, in compliance with laboratory quality management system.
• Operates in complete accordance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring testing and analysis adheres to quality assurance/quality control procedures.
• Carries out sample preparation including portioning, measuring, weighing, dissolving, digesting or extracting for further analysis.
• Receives samples, performs testing and ensures sample data is recorded throughout the testing process. Review results and quality control data.
• Enters, reviews and approves analytical data using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Performs calculations manually or utilizing computers.
• Ensures and conducts proper disposal of samples, chemicals and hazardous waste. Neutralizes samples prior to disposal (i.e. mercury waste/solvents/phenolic waste).
• Contributes to the updating and maintenance of documents regarding the laboratory quality system and adherence to all Quality Management System policies.
• Participates in proficiency testing (PT) as a requirement for accreditation.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in the testing and validation of instrumentation to ensure compliance with the laboratories quality management system. Documents date of completion and expiry. Maintains record of same.
• Assists with troubleshooting malfunctions and conducting preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Participates in accreditation assessments, ministry inspections and internal/external audits.
• Contributes to the preparation of documents for court processes. Attends court as a witness.
• Adheres to chain of custody protocol for all court case samples
• Demonstrates testing methods to staff and provides direction to students by providing technical/functional instructions on laboratory procedures.
• Orders lab supplies and maintains inventory.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post secondary education in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Studies
• Experience in organic or chemical testing of either water, wastewater, sludge, biosolids and/or landfill samples.
• Experience conducting mathematical calculations required for analytical chemistry.
• Experience in instrumental methods of analysis and experience with lab instrumentation including autosamplers, absorption/emission/mass spectrophotometers, and/or various chromatographic instruments.
• Experience with computers and software such as MS Office Suite, including familiarity with database and spreadsheet software.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an accredited and licenced laboratory.

You must also have:

• Ability to work in an organized and tidy manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with lab clients and other lab staff and work as part of a team.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be available to travel to various work locations, as required.
• Ability to work regular shifts, including weekends and overtime as required.
• Experience with a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of ISO17025 would be an asset.

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity .