JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74557
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: August 20, 2025
Classification: Technologies 5
Salary: $2,513.34 to $3,310.25 bi-weekly ($65,598 - $86,397/year)
The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To follow this link, find out more about our department
The staff members of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are committed to the provision of high-quality services to Albertans. Activities performed enable the Office to certify the cause and manner of death in accordance with the Fatalities Inquiries Act; provide forensic service, assist in educating Albertans in time of grief; and develop and maintain a center of excellence in forensic pathology and toxicology.
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QUALIFICATIONS

A technical diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and a minimum of 4 years related experience. Equivalencies that will be considered are Chemical Technology and/or Laboratory Research and Biotechnology.

Position Overview:

• Extract and purify drugs and other toxins from blood, tissues, and paraphernalia.
• Identify and quantify drugs, drug metabolites and other toxins by interpreting liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry chromatograms.
• Accurately prepare analytical standards and controls
• Perform mathematical calculations and construct calibration graphs.
• Perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations by safely performing all duties and handling all chemicals and equipment, as required

The Office of the Medical Examiner is looking to fill a permanent Toxicology Technician position. The Toxicology Technicians will conduct toxicology analysis to detect, identify and accurately quantify alcohol, drugs, and other toxins in biological (ante-mortem and/or post-mortem) samples and occasionally drug paraphernalia material for the purpose of determining their direct and indirect involvement in fatalities under investigation.

Position Overview:

• Extract and purify drugs and other toxins from blood, tissues, and paraphernalia.
• Identify and quantify drugs, drug metabolites and other toxins by interpreting liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry chromatograms.
• Accurately prepare analytical standards and controls
• Perform mathematical calculations and construct calibration graphs.
• Perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations by safely performing all duties and handling all chemicals and equipment, as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge and experience in quality control procedures and safe handling of potentially infectious biological specimens.
• Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) and be able to liaise with engineers when required.
• Be meticulous and pay careful attention to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Be able to manage a heavy workload.

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