Laboratory Support Technician; Inventory - Amendment

Laboratory Support Technician (Inventory) - Amendment to Salary

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date: 3 June 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.

We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website; therefore, you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply online” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Contact information” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Providing laboratory support including preparing laboratory reagents, processing glassware and laboratory waste, monthly Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of equipment.
- Receiving and entering sample submissions for analysis.
- Operating general laboratory and/or decontamination equipment.
- Operating a computer and associated software used to enter and update data.

Work environment

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Join a workforce that’s as diverse as the people it serves. You can find some more great reasons to join us on our website:

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and/or assignments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

EEd1 - Secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience (>1 year) in a laboratory, healthcare, or manufacturing environment.

Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

Please refer to the link below for more information.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

EE1 - Experience working in a Post Secondary laboratory, healthcare, or manufacturing environment (which may include Post secondary student time).
EE2 - Experience in using common laboratory equipment e.g. autoclave, balance, centrifuge.
EE3 - Experience using…