Lab Assistant

Location:

Edmonton

Job status:
Full Time Fixed Term

Department:
Facility Operations - Edmonton

Is this position safety sensitive:
Yes

Final date to receive applications is April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm MST

Start Date:

IMMEDIATE

Fixed-Term Length: 5 months (October 2026 - February 2027)

Shift

Schedule:

12 hour days (5/5/4) rotating days and nights

The Lab Technician will operate within a petroleum-testing lab; including the operation, maintenance and calibration of the lab instruments, record keeping, ordering of supplies and ensuring that any and all tests be performed according to applicable standards.

• Performs sediment and water analysis and density testing on petroleum samples.
• Performs other tests including vapor pressure, viscosity, sulfur, GC analysis, and other tests as required.
• Mixing samples in various sample container sizes manually or with a mixing pump prior to analysis.
• Maintains and verifies calibration of lab instruments as required. Orders lab supplies as required.
• Administrative work including data review and entry into LIMS system and customer tickets and engagement with customers via telephone, email and radio.
• Collects samples in various sample container sizes from trucks, railcars, pipeline and QC buildings.
• Use of a company vehicle to transport samples around the terminal or to 3rd party labs. Fuel up the lab assigned company vehicle when required.
• Maintains safe work procedures and a healthy lab environment according to Gibson Safety and Environmental policies.
• Maintains familiarization with applicable testing standards and manufacturers recommended procedures regarding operation, calibration and maintenance of instruments.
• Relates to our customers by addressing their concerns about test results.
• Keeps up to date with changes to testing standards.
• Recommends replacement and new equipment when necessary.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties and in the winter months shovelling of snow.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years lab testing experience is perferred.
• Degree or diploma from a technical institution in a related field would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Gas Chromatograph knowledge.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Familiarity with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) would be an asset.

• his job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.
• The majority of the work is performed in a lab environment with occasional to frequent trips outdoors for sampling in seasonally extreme weather conditions.
• This position requires physical mobility and able to perform duties in a confined space and/or in the vicinity of dangerous goods.
• This position requires employees to wear appropriate PPE as required by the company’s safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• This job is subject to pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Drug & Alcohol policy.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces as well as climb ladders and stairs.
• Standing and/or sitting for long periods.
• Occasional to frequent bending and…