Junior Technologist, Bio Industrial Services

at  InnoTech Alberta

InnoTech Alberta is seeking a junior technologist for our Bio-Industrial Operations in Edmonton, Alberta. The junior technologist will support senior staff in the development, organization, monitoring of experiments and the development, operation and maintenance of equipment.
Are you our Junior Technologist, for Bio Industrial Services? You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Are passionate about research and innovation.
Are comfortable working in an industrial setting.
Enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.
We are game changers.
InnoTech Alberta, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is a leading Research and Technology Organization established by the Government of Alberta to serve the needs of industry, innovation ecosystem & academia. Offering a diversified range of scientific, engineering, and technological research expertise and experience, and unique industrial-scale research infrastructure, equipment, and demonstration facilities, InnoTech Alberta accelerates and de-risks technology research, development, and deployment with focus on industrial solutions and innovation advancement. With a reputation for quality service and a long history of impacts in Alberta’s economy going back a century, our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to environment to fibre and bio-industrial materials.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Technical diploma in the mechanical, or instrumentation or chemistry field
Other post-secondary education, such as automation, PLC programming or instrumentation, with relevant experience would be considered an asset.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A minimum of three years of technical work experience is desirable.
Experience with, mechanical equipment, knowledge of crops and farming practices, and experience with steam would be considered assets.
Comfortable with technology and computer software
Comfortable working within an industrial setting and familiarity with industrial hazards and processes
The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to travel to fields or industry locations.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills as well as the ability to write technical data reports.
Why InnoTech Alberta?
We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.
The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

INNOTECH ALBERTA IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employment Status: Regular
Hours bi-weekly: 72.5
Classification: TB
Pay Grade: 04
Annual Salary: $47,893 - $59,91

Please refer the Job description for details