Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Lab Service Coordinator, this position supports implementation of the quality management system and performs laboratory activities on drinking water throughout all stages of the treatment process, surface water, treatment effluent and throughout the distribution system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a lead for laboratory sampling and testing program to ensure projects are completed within set deadlines.
• Performs inspection, internal audit, method validation, cause investigation, and helps support the implementation of corrective actions in the lab.
• Performs analyses on drinking water throughout all stages of the treatment process, surface water, treatment effluent, throughout the distribution system and other waters as required.
• Prepares laboratory solutions such as reagents, media, and standards.
• Prepares summaries of data for reports including laboratory non-conformity reports and SOP.
• Performs field tests and sampling throughout the distribution system, at remote sites, and from environmental locations.
• Performs laboratory staff training, data review, equipment troubleshooting etc.
• Prepares materials and equipment for analyses and performs routine maintenance.
• Monitors supplies (chemicals, standards, equipment, general lab supplies) for quantity and suitability, orders and receives new inventory following established procurement policies.
• Performs general housekeeping with the laboratory to ensure that work areas, glassware, and equipment are maintained in clean and functional condition.
• Assists with directing laboratory staff, as required.
• Supports activities of the laboratory within Saskatoon Water’s Safety Management System.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Graduation from a recognized two-year, post-secondary program in Water Resources Engineering Technology, Chemical Technology or Biological Sciences Technology
        OR
  Be a constituent member of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists in the bioscience, chemical or water resources engineering technology field. 
• 3 yeas experience in Saskatoon Water’s Water Laboratory and possession of proficiency on all laboratory methodologies.
• Completion of Supervisor 101 or equivalent City of Saskatoon supervisory training program.
• Possession of ‘Understanding of ISO/IECO 17025’ and ‘Internal Auditor’ or ‘Non-Conformance’ certificates.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Proficient in water quality tests such as pH, turbidity, titrations, fluoride, and bacteriological analyses including tests for Coliform and HPC bacteria.
• Proficient in sampling and sub-sampling methodologies for surface water, effluent water, treated water, and process water.
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation and ability to follow operating laboratory procedures to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Demonstrated competency Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Experienced in troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as pH meters, titrators, turbidimeters, incubators, UV Analyzer, Field meters, Ultrapure Water System, Autoclave, Oven etc.
• Ability to carry out duties with minimal supervision. Completes work on time and consistent with established standards.
• Problem solving skills and provide attention to details.
• Ability to provide support and direction to laboratory staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the operation of a computer to summarize data.

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