Laboratory Technician

Mosaic; Colonsay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agriculture support firm is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Colonsay, Canada. The role involves conducting accurate sample analysis, ensuring safety standards, and effective communication. Candidates should hold a relevant technical degree, have experience with analytical instruments like XRF and ICP, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive base wage + bonus incentive

Generous retirement and savings program

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Robust benefits package

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Preference for Chemical Technology Diploma.
• Excellent organizational skills and reliability.
• Valid driver's license and transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis and reporting.
• Communicate analysis results professionally.
• Analyze problems and troubleshoot instrument issues.

Skills

Analytical instruments operation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Safety aptitude

Education

Post-secondary technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

XRF, ICP, FTNIR, Particle size analyzers

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic we help the world grow the food it needs – apply today and join our team!

Where Will You Work:

Onsite Colonsay (Junction Highway 16 & 2)

Laboratory Technician

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately performing all routine and non‑routine shipping, refinery, and field samples in a safe and timely fashion. This position requires efficiency with minimal direction and supervision.

What you’ll do?

• Plan and perform high‑quality, accurate, thorough, and timely sample collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to ensure analysis results are communicated promptly and professionally.
• Analyze and evaluate problems, troubleshoot instrument issues, and make sound decisions based on available information.
• Demonstrate competence in operation and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• Ensure that safety and housekeeping standards in your areas of responsibility are maintained at high levels.
• Attend and participate in safety training, meetings, audits, and shift starts.
• Work as a team member demonstrating cooperation and team‑building skills within the laboratory and across departments.
• Participate in, monitor compliance with, and establish priorities within the Analytical Quality Assurance Program as well as the Chemical, Instrument, and Equipment Maintenance Program.

What you’ll need:

• Post‑secondary technical degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized institution in a chemistry or chemical‑related field, or equivalent experience. Preference for Chemical Technology Diploma.
• Experience working with analytical instruments such as XRF, ICP, FTNIR and Particle size analyzers is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Demonstrate aptitude for safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Employment is subject to successfully completing Mosaic's pre‑employment checks including criminal, drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

What's in it for you:

• A competitive base wage + a bonus incentive
• A generous retirement and savings program with a company match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• A robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program