Lab Sampling Technician

Lab Sampling Technician

📍 Location: Christina Lake South, AB (Onsite)

🕒 Contract Duration: November 13, 2026 – November 12, 2027

💰 Pay Rate: Up to $40.00/hour + 4% Vacation Pay (T4)

📅 Rotation: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

⏱️ Shift Length: 11.43 Hours Per Day

🚍 Transportation: FIFO or Bus Transportation Available

👥 Openings: 1 Position

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Lab Sampling Technician to support operations at a major Oil Sands facility in Northern Alberta. This role is responsible for safely collecting field samples, supporting laboratory activities, conducting analyses, and ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory, field sampling, industrial, or oil and gas experience who enjoy working in a dynamic field environment.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Sampling

• Collect water, gas, hydrocarbon, soil, and other field samples.
• Perform routine and non-routine sampling activities.
• Conduct chemical and physical analyses to support operational requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting process and sampling-related issues.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare sampling equipment and containers.
• Maintain accurate data entry and laboratory records.
• Receive, track, and manage samples within laboratory systems.

Operational Support

• Support operational improvement projects and research initiatives.
• Communicate plant issues that may impact safety, production, or sampling activities.
• Identify and report concerns affecting environmental performance or operational efficiency.
• Maintain clear and detailed shift documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all site safety standards, procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in safety programs and report potential hazards.
• Ensure Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) compliance, including proper documentation, labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize laboratory and operational software systems effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members as required.

Required Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable working extended shifts and spending significant time in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oil and Gas industry experience.
• Laboratory or field sampling experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, mining, or production environments.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to industrial equipment and operating facilities.
• FIFO or Company Transportation Available.
• 7-on / 7-off rotational schedule.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and sample integrity.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.

Interested?

If you have experience in laboratory operations, field sampling, industrial operations, environmental monitoring, or the oil and gas sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting long-term opportunity in Northern Alberta.

Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

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