Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Manufacturing engineering technology/technician Chemical engineering technology/technician Analytical chemistry Materials science Chemical technology/technician or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Odours Dusty

Work setting

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Urban area Research institute, laboratory or centre

Tasks

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Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques Maintain laboratory equipment Operate laboratory apparatus Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses Compile records for analytical studies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) MS Office Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests

Analytical techniques

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Spectroscopy Crystallography Thermal analysis Particles, surface and colloid chemistry Physical separation techniques Sampling Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel

Area of work experience

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Analysis Industrial health and safety Industrial research Method and technique development Process troubleshooting Product development and formulation Quality assurance and control

Type of industry experience

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Industrial and inorganic chemicals Petrochemicals Organic and specialty chemical products Pulp and paper Petroleum, coal and gas products Electrical and electronics products Scientific and professional equipment Metals smelting and refining Mineral resources and/or mining

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector

Area of specialization

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Analytical chemistry Chemical engineering Industrial chemistry Materials science

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Physically demanding

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Accurate Judgement Organized Versatility Proactive Flexibility Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

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Day

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Group insurance benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer * Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)