Lab Assistant

Gibson Energy Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Energy Inc. seeks a Lab Technician in Edmonton to operate a petroleum-testing lab, calibrate instruments, and ensure tests meet standards. You will handle sample collection from trucks and pipelines, maintain LIMS data, and engage with customers by phone and email.

The role requires a Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent, GC knowledge, and familiarity with LIMS, MS Office; 2 years lab testing experience is preferred. Immediate start; 5-month term with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years lab testing experience is preferred.
• Degree or diploma in a related field would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Excel, Word is needed.
• Gas Chromatograph knowledge.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Familiarity with LIMS would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs sediment and water analysis and density testing on petroleum samples.
• Performs other tests including vapor pressure, viscosity, sulfur, GC analysis, and other tests as required.
• Mixing samples manually or with a mixing pump prior to analysis.
• Maintains and verifies calibration of lab instruments; orders lab supplies.
• Data review and entry into LIMS; manage customer tickets and communicate with customers by phone, email, and radio.
• Collects samples from trucks, railcars, pipelines and QC buildings.
• Uses a company vehicle to transport samples to terminals or 3rd party labs; refuel as needed.
• Maintain safe work procedures and EH&S compliance; follow Gibson policies.
• Stay familiar with testing standards and instrument procedures; recommend upgrades as needed.
• Interact with customers to address test result questions.

Skills

Lab testing

GC analysis

LIMS familiarity

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Communication

Education

Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent

Degree or diploma in related field asset

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

LIMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Location: Edmonton

Job status: Full Time Fixed Term

Department: Facility Operations - Edmonton

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes

Application deadline is April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm MST

Start Date: IMMEDIATE

Fixed-Term Length: 5 months (October 2026 - February 2027)

Shift Schedule: 12 hour days (5/5/4) rotating days and nights

The Role

The Lab Technician will operate within a petroleum-testing lab; including the operation, maintenance and calibration of the lab instruments, record keeping, ordering of supplies and ensuring that any and all tests be performed according to applicable standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performs sediment and water analysis and density testing on petroleum samples.
• Performs other tests including vapor pressure, viscosity, sulfur, GC analysis, and other tests as required.
• Mixing samples in various sample container sizes manually or with a mixing pump prior to analysis.
• Maintains and verifies calibration of lab instruments as required. Orders lab supplies as required.
• Administrative work including data review and entry into LIMS system and customer tickets and engagement with customers via telephone, email and radio.
• Collects samples in various sample container sizes from trucks, railcars, pipeline and QC buildings.
• Use of a company vehicle to transport samples around the terminal or to 3rd party labs. Fuel up the lab assigned company vehicle when required.
• Maintains safe work procedures and a healthy lab environment according to Gibson Safety and Environmental policies.
• Maintains familiarization with applicable testing standards and manufacturers recommended procedures regarding operation, calibration and maintenance of instruments.
• Relates to our customers by addressing their concerns about test results.
• Keeps up to date with changes to testing standards.
• Recommends replacement and new equipment when necessary.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties and in the winter months shovelling of snow.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years lab testing experience is perferred.
• Degree or diploma from a technical institution in a related field would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Gas Chromatograph knowledge.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Familiarity with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) would be an asset.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• his job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.
• The majority of the work is performed in a lab environment with occasional to frequent trips outdoors for sampling in seasonally extreme weather conditions.
• This position requires physical mobility and able to perform duties in a confined space and/or in the vicinity of dangerous goods.
• This position requires employees to wear appropriate PPE as required by the company’s safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• This job is subject to pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Drug & Alcohol policy.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces as well as climb ladders and stairs.
• Standing and/or sitting for long periods.
• Occasional to frequent bending and twisting is required, as is prolonged neck positioning.
• Some crouching, squatting, kneeling.
• Frequent to constant upper extremity movements (elbows, forearm, wrist).
• Lifting up to 40lbs.
• Pushing up to 30lbs and carrying up to 40lbs.

About The Company

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.

Gibson Energy Operates Through Two Main Segments

• Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
• Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.

Our Values, The Gibson Way

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals.

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded
• Work it Out & Do it Together

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.