Job Description

Apply By: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Warehouse, Archives and Sample Preparation Technician

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Job ID:

231609

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Mines

Division:

Mines and Minerals Division - GeoServices Section

City:

Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

16051 - Technologist 1, Chemical Lab

Salary:

$1,211.47 - $1,426.28 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


Are you a highly organized and customer-focused individual who has a passion for organizing, issuing, receiving and overseeing field equipment and working to support the archiving of science project materials?




If so, then do not miss this opportunity where you will coordinate the efficient operation of the Ontario Geological Survey warehouse.

The Ontario Geological Survey

collects, distributes and applies geoscience data and information to attract and guide mineral investment and to help inform broad provincial land-use planning decisions related to the environment, ecology, climate change and public health and safety.

The GeoServices Section

delivers chemical and physical analyses of inorganic materials at the Geoscience Laboratories; cartographic, editorial, and publication services of geoscience products; warehouse services, library and archiving services.

About the job

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As the Warehouse, Archives, and Sample Preparation Technician, you will:




Prepare and coordinate samples for testing. Schedule and operate lab equipment and tests. Perform routine analytical tests and equipment maintenance. Manage equipment and supply procurement, transport, and disposal. Maintain accurate inventory and asset records. Retrieve and return archived materials. Oversee fleet maintenance and replacement. Guide staff on equipment use, care, and safety procedures. Support staff and students with standard operating and safety protocols.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical expertise:

knowledge of established laboratory procedures, standards and techniques as well as sample preparation equipment to ensure proper preparations of samples full knowledge and understanding of the use and application of quality assurance and quality control procedures and practices in a laboratory setting knowledge of and the ability to apply relevant legislation policies and procedures (Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), laboratory safety procedures, safe handling of chemicals, and proper disposal of hazardous material) understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017

Warehousing and maintenance knowledge and skills:

knowledge of warehouse methods, control practices and operating procedures including purchasing, records keeping, scheduling, inventory and asset control to provide technical and administrative warehouse services experience shipping and receiving goods in a warehouse environment knowledge of equipment operation and repairs such as ATVs, generators, chainsaws and boat motors ability to operate passenger vehicles, fork-lifts, all-terrain vehicles, boats, chainsaws, generators, tents, etc. and provide advice for repair and maintenance experience in the proper care and winter storage of field equipment and supplies knowledge of operating procedures to support the archiving services knowledge of health and safety policies, practices, procedures and standards

Organizational and time management skills:

proven organizational skills to schedule and prioritize your work to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently demonstrated organizational skills to arrange procurement, maintenance, disposal and replacement of equipment and maintaining up to date and accurate records ability to organize and locate required information in support of administrative responsibilities and arrange procurement, maintenance, disposal and replacement of equipment

Analytical skills and judgement:

analytical, evaluative skills and logic when preparing samples for analysis and to resolve problems including evaluating the impacts, cost implications and consumption of resources to determine appropriate dissolution/digestion methods and to improve the quality of results achieved good judgment skills to select the appropriate analysis for samples ability to effectively record and report analytical data strong evaluative and problem-solving skills to recognize inconsistencies in project archive materials, evaluate equipment condition and develop solutions or options

Communication and interpersonal skills:

communication and interpersonal skills to respond to inquiries and to effectively deal with staff and vendors and provide leadership to temporary help during peak periods proven written communications skills to prepare reports and correspondence

Computer skills:

demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and a variety of software such as word processing, databases and spreadsheet to maintain a warehouse database system, track maintenance and replacement schedules, and maintain and update inventory and asset lists

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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The Ontario Public Service (OPS)

is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.



We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits Collegial and professional work culture Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent - Full Time, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Note:

T-MN-231609/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

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If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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