Summer Student - Laboratory Assistant WWS

at  City of Ottawa

Requisition ID: 16012
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $17.871 - $17.871 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 28/02/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Laboratory Services provides laboratory testing services for drinking water, solid wastes, effluents, receiving waters and ground waters.
You perform selected chemical and bacteriological analyses and/or preparation procedures on samples submitted by clients. Samples include drinking water, surface water, stormwater and sewage.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary Student - completion of second year college or university in Chemistry or Biochemistry, including successful completion of laboratory courses.
Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required, including experience working in a laboratory environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Laboratory practices, techniques and procedures used in chemical and/or bacteriological analyses
• Operations and applications of various laboratory equipment
• Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the rights and duties of workers
• The Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and ensuing regulations.
• ISO 17025 accreditation requirements

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to prepare chemical and biological solutions and standards in a precise and accurate manner
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Use a computer and accurately enter data into laboratory software
• Tact and discretion
• Initiative and reliability
• Alertness
• Dependable and Reliable
• Enthusiasm
• Attention to detail

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver’s License Requirement:
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
  The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
  Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
  The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
  Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411

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