Seasonal Laboratory Assistant

Job in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Listing for: City Of Winnipeg

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-04

Job specializations:

Science
Lab Tech / Assistant, Research Assistant/Associate, Environmental Science, Research Scientist
Research/Development
Lab Tech / Assistant, Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist

Job Profile

Assists with Routine and Seasonal Monitoring Programs; performs sampling, basic laboratory analysis, and routine calibrations on basic lab equipment (e.g. pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity).

As the Seasonal Laboratory Assistant, your duties will include:

Collect samples from various stages or locations of the department’s systems.
Perform sample preparation, sample splitting for further analysis by other technicians.
Perform basic laboratory analysis (pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity).
Perform basic maintenance on sampling and testing equipment.
Perform cleaning of wastewater samplers, work areas, basic laboratory equipment and laboratory sampling vehicles.
Record and enter data into the department’s databases.

Your education and qualifications include:

Completion of at least 1 year of a recognized university program in general science with a chemistry major or equivalent program, or college program in Science Laboratory Technology.

Familiarity with chemistry and basic laboratory analysis techniques and safety practices.

Familiarity with the use of a computer and word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with other laboratory and management staff, and the public.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.

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