Lab Technician

Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of secure technology solutions is hiring a Lab Technician in Ottawa for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include performing quality tests and using laboratory equipment to ensure product standards. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts and a detail-oriented approach. Experience in a lab or manufacturing setting is preferred. This company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension plan

Best-in-class health benefits

Virtual and telehealth services

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab environment required.
• Technologically savvy and detail-oriented.
• Interest in quality assurance and control.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, quality checks, and durability tests.
• Utilize laboratory equipment for product verification.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Propose process improvements to enhance quality.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Statistical analysis

Tools

Office 365 (Excel and Word)

Job description

Overview

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Job details: Internal Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Type: Contract (12 months)

Location: Ottawa, ON (145 Richmond Road and 975 Gladstone Avenue)

Work Model: On-site

Work Hours: Shift (5x8)

Canadian Bank Note Company is a global leader in the development of customized solutions for identification, border security, excise control, currency, and lottery operations. Our customers are domestic and foreign governments, and together we work to design, launch and support the technologically advanced secure documents and information systems that protect borders, safeguard national currencies, and generate revenue for government social initiatives.

What’s In It For You?

As a lab technician you can take pride in knowing that the work you do helps safeguard our world. Your attention to detail coupled with your creative problem-solving skills will make you a key player in quality testing, resulting in high caliber products.

What Will You Do?

Your role will be to perform testing and duties in support of the Quality Labs.

• Perform lab technician duties (including but not limited to: testing, quality checks, durability tests, summary of findings, data entry, generating SPC charts, submitting shift reports, placing materials on hold)
• Utilize various laboratory equipment and tools to ensure that a multitude of secure documents and their constituent components meet specific product specifications and standards through verification and durability testing.
• Help maintain the laboratory and its equipment - employ 5S principles to ensure a clean, well-organized and safe environment that is tour-worthy at all times; coordinate calibration and certification of laboratory equipment and manufacturing measuring devices.
• Learn, grow and develop your knowledge and skills so you can identify opportunities for improvement and propose process improvements that will positively impact quality levels and increase efficiencies.
• Ability to work various shifts (Evenings, Nights) is mandatory.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have experience within a lab environment (print, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, healthcare), be technologically savvy, detail-oriented, curious and have an interest in quality. Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset.

Knowledge/Experience

• High level of proficiency in Office 365 (specifically Excel and Word);
• Previous experience in statistical analysis (basic level) is an asset, but not required.
• Previous experience in technical writing is an asset, but not required.
• Previous experience in quality control is an asset, but not required;
• Previous experience in the print industry is an asset, but not required.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and conflict resolution tactics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented

Mandatory Requirements

• The ability to obtain, and maintain, Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance;
• Flexibility to work various shifts (evenings and nights) with overtime and/or weekends in order to meet production demand.

Additional Information

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.