Laboratory Technician

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IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian‑owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for a permanent full‑time position to join our team of skilled professionals at our Calgary Plant. This state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing plant produces premium roofing shingles in a high‑speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment.

Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a quality plan to drive continuous improvement in plant performance, and for ensuring that finished products comply with company, industry and government standards.

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long‑term Disability, Short‑term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

• Perform tests in the Laboratory on key parameters associated with the quality assurance of finished products.
• Monitor the quality of finished products in real time, resolve issues with the production team and escalates quality issues on a timely basis.
• Monitor quality impact of new production processes, methods, or equipment.
• Implement ongoing quality improvement processes and procedures working with interdepartmental teams and involving production employees.
• Support the development and implementation of a quality plan to drive continuous improvement in plant performance.
• Measure quality assurance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, progress on goals and accountability for performance.
• Identify, troubleshoot and drive resolution of production quality deficiencies and problems.
• Escalate quality assurance issues to the Quality team and Plant management on a timely basis.
• Ensure that lab equipment is calibrated and in good condition and communicate material and spare requirements in advance.
• Collate and analyze performance data and chart against defined parameters.
• Work with shipping to ensure that outgoing products are sorted, segregated, isolated, and downgraded as per disposition from the quality team.
• Be able to lift 25 lbs. The person may be required to move a bundle of shingles weighing 60 lbs on a trolley; this task is usually done with assistance.

• Diploma or Degree in a science‑related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in an industrial process manufacturing environment in a quality assurance role with hands‑on experience with quality management systems preferred.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment and calibrating/troubleshooting instruments will be an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment where test results may be required quickly.
• Ability to interact with frontline teams.
• Self‑initiative:
  Ability to work diligently without supervision.
• Team player:
  Able to help QA/QC supervisor with tasks assigned.

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.