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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - LECO OPERATOR
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The salary range for this role is $20.51 plus shift premiums. · Full-time
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- The salary range for this role is $20.51 plus shift premiums.
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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!
Here Are Our Core Values:
Trusted
Responsible
Ambitious & Humble
Open & Inclusive
If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a
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:
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.
READY TO LEAVE YOUR MARK IN A SMARTER SOCIETY?
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:
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:
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.
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!
Here Are Our Core Values:
Trusted
Responsible
Ambitious & Humble
Open & Inclusive
If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a
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
- 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
- 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
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Coverage
- Company RRSP match
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
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.
READY TO LEAVE YOUR MARK IN A SMARTER SOCIETY?
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
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
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Process and prepare client samples, perform analyses using LECO and other instruments, and review the resulting data. Conduct and document quality checks, maintain and calibrate instruments, and follow laboratory safety, company, and ISO procedures.
Requirements
Some college or post-secondary education is required, preferably in chemistry or science; laboratory experience and chemical handling are assets. Candidates should know WHMIS, communicate effectively in English, work independently and as part of a team, and be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Laboratory Sample Processing
- Sample Preparation
- Fusion
- Digestion
- LECO Instrument Operation
- Analytical Instrument Operation
- Data Review
- Quality Checks
- Instrument Maintenance
- Instrument Calibration
- Chemical Handling
- WHMIS
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Written And Oral English Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Health And Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term And Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Company RRSP Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Geochemistry
- Laboratory Technician
- LECO
- Client Samples
- Sample Processing
- Sample Preparation
- Fusion
- Digestion
- Analytical Instruments
- Data Review
- Quality Checks
- Quality Control
- Instrument Maintenance
- Instrument Calibration
- Chemical Handling
- WHMIS
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- ISO Standards
- Laboratory Safety
- Upstream Minerals Management System