Laboratory Technician (Wastewater)

The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.
The Laboratory Technician (Wastewater) position is involved in a variety of laboratory-based investigations within biological, chemical and physical areas. The testing, measuring, recording and analyzing of results provide the required technical support to operate the diverse treatment processes of the facilities as well as maintain all regulatory requirements whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.
Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
Three (3) year College Diploma in Chemistry or Bacteriology
Standard First Aid/CPR
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs
Position Equivalency Code: D
Experience
Two (2) years of laboratory experience performing chemical and bacteriological analysis, including six (6) months of experience on a water/wastewater treatment laboratory.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and database software) as well as the internet. Good working knowledge of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
Excellent organizing, record keeping, written and oral communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.