Coordinator, Laboratory, Water Operations (Temporary)

Elk Valley Resources•Sparwood, BC

1d•CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a growing team working on cutting edge technology in the field of water treatment! Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, Water Treatment, the Laboratory Coordinator, Water Treatment is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of water treatment laboratory functions, including site sampling and QAQC implementation. To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who has strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Someone who is organized, detail and lab oriented, and has strong troubleshooting abilities. Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Sciences, or other relevant subject areas
Professional designation, such as AScT, P.T.Chem, R.B.Tech, or the ability to earn such a designation within six months of starting role
Minimum five years of analytical laboratory experience
Strong Understanding of QAQC in a laboratory setting
Experience supervising or leading a team
General knowledge of Water and Wastewater Treatment technology and processes would be an asset
Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office SuiteÂ®, especially Excel and other data management tools
Proficiency in VBA Macros would be an asset
Valid Class 5 Driverâ€™s License or equivalent

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Provide supervision, technical mentorship, and training to lab technicians, lab assistants, water samplers, and technicians performing lab duties
Manage internal and external laboratory procedures and sampling and advise personnel on process adjustments as needed
Ensure that the laboratory quality management system is followed across all sites, including procedures, standards and QAQC
Keep detailed records of laboratory spending and prepare monthly budget updates and forecasts
Accountable for proficiency testing performed by all water operations staff, with follow-up actions as required
Lead the laboratory data management, including the review of internal and external lab data, flagging data that needs validation
Identify possible cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities
Execute the evaluation and validation of new techniques, procedures, and equipment
Participate in laboratory audits across water operations sites