Lab Technician

at  Sleeman Breweries

Get to know Sleeman Breweries
At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!
While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.
Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that’s a step ahead
• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee beer credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity
Position:
Lab Technician
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Level:
Individual Contributor
Description:
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Specialist, the Lab Technician will collect and analyze samples at all stages of brewing and packaging processes (microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory). Location: Wild Rose Brewery, Calgary, AB. Hours of work: 6:00am-6:30AM start – 8-hour shift. Hiring rate is $25.36 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare media, solutions, reagents, and sample formulations
• Conduct tests, and analyses as required (microbiological, chemical, physical)
• Conduct packaged product testing as required
• Quality control and audits of production lines
• Prepare sensory daily line up or comparative testing as required
• Participate in taste panels
• Follow work instructions to carry out job duties accurately
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate the laboratory instruments and quality equipment
• General housekeeping and using 5S system practices in everyday work
• Preparing samples for shipments
• Perform relevant food safety and quality tasks
• Data entry and communication of results and trends to stakeholders
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Post Secondary education in a relevant field (Brewing Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science)
• Working knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
• Working knowledge of food safety
• Previous HACCP, food safety experience considered an asset
• Previous quality assurance experience considered an asset
• Previous food and beverage laboratory experience considered an asset
• Strong computer skills in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel)
• Perform duties to a high level of accuracy with limited or no direct supervision
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and results driven environment
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high level of quality at all stages of the brewing and packaging processes
• Follow all safety and food safety rules, and wear required PPE.
• Ability to work morning/afternoon shifts, overtime, and/or statutory holidays as required
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Work Conditions:

• Exposure to hot, cold and wet environment, noise and hazardous chemicals
• Hazards typical for analytical and microbiological laboratory
• Some lifting and carrying involved, occasional working at heights (ladder)
• Other hazards typical for an alcohol beverage manufacturing facility

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.
What matters here
We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.
You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.
Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!
What we make
Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.
Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted

• Prepare media, solutions, reagents, and sample formulations
• Conduct tests, and analyses as required (microbiological, chemical, physical)
• Conduct packaged product testing as required
• Quality control and audits of production lines
• Prepare sensory daily line up or comparative testing as required
• Participate in taste panels
• Follow work instructions to carry out job duties accurately
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate the laboratory instruments and quality equipment
• General housekeeping and using 5S system practices in everyday work
• Preparing samples for shipments
• Perform relevant food safety and quality tasks
• Data entry and communication of results and trends to stakeholders
• Other duties as require