STUDENT - Technical Laboratory Assistant

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal employer in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a summer student to assist with laboratory tasks and quality control. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a natural sciences program, possess a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting laboratory technicians, maintaining lab cleanliness, and conducting fieldwork. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while contributing to community services.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a chemistry or environmental engineering program or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills required both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory technicians in routine sampling and experiments.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and assist with data entry.
• Conduct sampling and field work as directed.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Professionalism

Valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence

Education

Enrolled in a natural sciences program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Chief Chemist, is responsible for assisting with tasks and duties in the Compliance and Quality Control Section, including but not limited to the following:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the laboratory technicians with day‑to‑day routine sampling and experiments at the WPCP.
• Keeps lab tidy and assists with glass washing, data entry and sampling at the WPCP.
• Assists the Environmental Inspector with sampling and field work at SWRF as well as at public sites.
• May assist the Process Engineer at WPCP with special projects with Chief Chemists approval.
• Under the direction of the Chief Chemist, may take on special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school graduation & enrolled in a program in the natural sciences (chemistry or environmental engineering program preferred) or equivalent, at a college or university.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Must be highly motivated and work well both in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to be professional in public settings.
• Proficient in the use of computers and current related software (Microsoft Office).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent.
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to work in an industrial plant and a laboratory setting.
• Will be required to perform field work.
• May be required to engage with the public.
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract.

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone].

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full‑time/part‑time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.