Lab Technician

West Coast Reduction Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

West Coast Reduction Ltd. is hiring a Lab Technician at our Vancouver plant. The role focuses on accurately measuring, sampling and analyzing materials to ensure they meet customer and company specifications.

The position requires a BSc in Chemistry or a related diploma, strong English communication, and familiarity with MS Office. It offers a stable, full-time on-site role with benefits and opportunities to contribute to safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Sciences Technology Diploma.
• Proficiency in English with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office and related software.
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to read diagrams, schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Offload and mix chemicals following SOPs.
• Assist with railyard/bleach plant/ship loading as needed.
• Maintain a daily work log and keep area clean.
• Operate polishing, bleaching, and filtering systems for quality products.
• Pump tank cars or loads to storage tanks per procedures.
• Perform shift work and possible overtime as business needs.
• Support a respectful team culture aligned with company values.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Chemistry-related Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM

West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.

We are hiring a full-time Lab Technician to join our team at the Vancouver plant. The Lab Technician is responsible for accurately measuring, sampling and analysing various materials and finished products at the plant to ensure they meet customer and company specifications. The Lab Technician supports the Company’s goals of ensuring the highest quality of product for our customers and is an integral part of an efficient production process.

Wage: $33 Hourly

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees

• Continuous training and development available
• Full compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
• Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offload and mix chemicals as needed, while following all standard operating procedures
• Assist with railyard/bleach plant/ship loading when necessary
• Maintain a daily work log, and a clean and orderly work area
• Operate the polishing, bleaching, and filtering systems to ensure the production of high-quality products
• Pump tank cars and/or tank truck loads to the designated storage tanks following all “line up” and pumping verification procedures
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
  Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Sciences Technology Diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with technology such as Microsoft Office Suite products and other software
• Familiarity with the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) an asset
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity, however, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.