Relief Lab Technician

Sleeman Breweries; Guelph; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewery in Canada seeks a dedicated Relief Lab Technician for its Guelph facility. The role involves conducting essential chemistry and microbiological analyses throughout the brewing process. Ideal candidates will hold a University Degree in Science and possess strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and the capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee beer credit

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Working knowledge of microbiology and chemistry.
• Ability to work shifts including day, afternoon and night.

Responsibilities

• Conducting chemistry and microbiological analyses of samples.
• Quality control and audits of production lines.
• Operating, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

University Degree in Science

Job description

Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that’s a step ahead

• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement

• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role

• Benefits coverage for partners and kids

• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers

• Employee beer credit

• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees

• Employee and family assistance program

• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

Position:

Relief Lab Technician

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Level:

Individual Contributor

Description:

Reporting to the Regional Quality Assurance Manager. This relief contract is available until March 2026. The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of rotating shifts. Hourly rate: as per SEA collective agreement - $27.82 (starting rate).

Responsibilities:

Conducting Chemistry Analyses

• Sampling and testing for chemistry analyses for at all stages of brewing and packaging process
• Quality control and audits of production lines
• Preparing solutions, reagents and sample formulation
• Conducting tests and analyses using requested techniques

Conducting Microbiological Analyses

• Quality control of production lines – collecting micro samples using sterile techniques

Other Responsibilities:

• Keep analyses results confidential within QA department and productions managers
• Participate in taste panels
• Perform tests in an accurate manner
• Operate, maintain and calibrate the laboratory instruments
• General housekeeping and using 5S system practices in everyday work
• Placing non-conforming product on hold following National procedure
• Preparing samples for shipments
• Lifting and carrying heavy samples
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Must be 19 years of age or older
• University Degree in Science (with Concentration in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology) or Food Science
• Working knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
• Perform duties to a high level of accuracy with limited or no direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and results driven environment
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high level of quality at all stages of the brewing and packaging processes
• Follow Sleeman Safety and General Rules
• A keen interest in all facets of the brewing and packaging process
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work shifts including day, afternoon and night
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory background check which includes education and employment references

General Work Conditions:

• Exposure to cold and wet environment, hazardous chemicals
• Working with a burner and flammable substances
• Working on heights, some lifting and carrying involved
• Other hazards typical for analytical and microbiological laboratory

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

What matters here

We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.

Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

What we make

Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.