Seasonal Laboratory Assistant - Asb

Assists with Routine and Seasonal Monitoring Programs;
performs sampling, basic laboratory analysis, and routine calibrations on basic lab equipment (e.G. pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity).
**As the **_Seasonal Laboratory Assistant_**_ _**you will**:
- Collect samples from various stages or locations of the department’s systems.
- Perform sample preparation, sample splitting for further analysis by other technicians.
- Perform basic maintenance on sampling and testing equipment.
- Perform cleaning of wastewater samplers, work areas, basic laboratory equipment and laboratory sampling vehicles.
- Record and enter data into the department’s databases.
**Your education and qualifications include**:
- Completion of at least 1 year of a recognized university program in general science with a chemistry major or equivalent program, or college program in Science Laboratory technology.
- Familiarity with chemistry and basic laboratory analysis techniques and safety practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with other laboratory and management staff, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
**Conditions of employment**:
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Must be physically capable of performing all the duties of this position in various weather conditions.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
**CORE COMPETENCIES for **ALL** EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG**:
- Citizen &
Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented