Laboratory Technician - LECO Operator
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Type of contract: Permanent
Posting date: Sep 25, 2026
Job offer reference: 214848
Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?
If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
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Job Title: Laboratory Technician (LECO Operator)
Reports to: Geochemistry Manager
Department: Geochemistry
Basic Purpose:
The main function of this position is to perform routine and non-routine tasks relating to the analysis of client samples using LECO and other analytical instruments.
Key Accountability/Responsibilities:
- Ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence
- Prepare samples for analysis including fusion, digestion and volume duties
- Analysis of samples using LECO and other analytical instruments
- Review and check data
- Perform and document quality checks at all stages of sample handling, halting production where necessary and reporting to supervisor immediately
- Operate, maintain and ensure calibration records are kept for instrument according to written instructions
- Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Laboratory Assistant (LECO Operator)
- Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Other tasks/duties as required or assigned from time to time
Skills And Knowledge:
- Minimum some college or post-secondary education, preferably in Chemistry or Science
- Some laboratory experience and handling of chemicals an asset
- Familiar with WHMIS
- Able to communicate in English, both oral and written
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Safely perform physically demanding tasks with repeated lifting of up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions:
- High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment
- Can involve the repetition of the same process
- Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
- Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
- May involve long periods of standing
- Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg)
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Coverage
- Company RRSP match
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $20.51 plus shift premiums.
Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
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Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?
If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Coverage
- Company RRSP match
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $20.51 plus shift premiums.
Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?
If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Coverage
- Company RRSP match
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $20.51 plus shift premiums.
Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
