Senior Laboratory Technologist

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Performs the full scope of technical laboratory analysis required for the effective and reliable operation of the ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. Provides senior-level technical support to the Lead Laboratory Technologist by coordinating assigned day-to-day laboratory activities, supporting QA/QC practices, assisting with method validation and troubleshooting, training and guiding Laboratory Technologists, and helping ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.

This position supports the Lead Laboratory Technologist in maintaining laboratory continuity, but does not hold final accountability for laboratory programs, staffing decisions, budget, contracts, discipline, recruitment, formal schedule approval, or overall laboratory outcomes.

• Conduct and oversee complex laboratory analyses ensuring accurate, reliable, and compliant results.
• Maintain and support QA/QC programs, ISO 17025 accreditation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide senior technical support and operational coordination for laboratory activities.
• Train, mentor, and guide laboratory staff while coordinating daily work assignments.
• Lead safety, risk management, and corrective action activities within the laboratory environment.
• Prepare technical reports and provide expert customer and stakeholder support.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory methods, procedures, and quality systems.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two-year Chemical Technology program or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in a related laboratory, environmental, wastewater, water, industrial, or regulated testing environment.
• LIMS experience is considered an asset.
• Auditing experience is considered an asset.
• One (1) year of experience providing technical guidance, training, work coordination, or delegated leadership support in a laboratory, operational, or regulated environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of respectful and inclusive workplace practices is required.
• Laboratory quality course related to ISO 17025 is considered an asset.
• LIMS training is considered an asset.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer aptitude, including demonstrated proficiency with City-based computer programs, databases, spreadsheets, word-processing software, and laboratory information…