CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIST

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Are you a team player with a strong background in chemical and environmental sciences?

We need your skills to prepare complex environmental samples and conduct inorganic analysis in support of environmental monitoring programs, special studies, emergency response or litigation.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• perform chemical tests and basic troubleshooting and maintenance of procedures and equipment such as: pH meters, continuous flow analyzers, ion chromatography (IC) and gas chromatography (GC) with various detectors (e.g. conductivity, UV-VIS), ion selective electrodes, analytical, semi-micro and micro balances
• acquire and process data using instrumentation software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to report data
• report results ensuring that all quality protocols are met
• work as a member of a team and participate in intra-laboratory activities such as quality initiatives
• participate in assessments and method development

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What you bring to the team

Inorganic Chemistry and Environmental Laboratory Knowledge:

• you know scientific principles and practices of analytical and organic chemistry
• you know established laboratory test protocols, procedures, methods, including basic chemistry techniques, sample preparation and instrumental analysis techniques
• you know various analytical techniques and associated instrumentation

Quality Assurance and Legislative Knowledge:

• you know principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control and can apply them to ensure data quality objectives are met on a daily basis
• you can interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, exceedance reporting protocols, occupational health and safety, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Material Safety Data Sheets

Analytical, Evaluation and Diagnostic Skills:

• you can conduct a variety of tests to determine results from established procedures
• you can confirm results comparing expected versus actual output including implications, such as processing legal samples
• you can diagnose minor repairs and maintain equipment

Computer Knowledge:

• you are proficient with various computer software and database applications such as MS Office Suite
• you are able to process data and create reports using instrumentation software and LIMS

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• you can communicate effectively and can prepare and present complex technical information clearly
• you can work as a member of a team and participate in intra-laboratory activities, such as quality initiatives

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Additional information:

Note:

• W-ET-63463/14(3)

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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 matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.