Laboratorty Technician

Laboratory Technician 2

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• Department:
  Environmental Standards, Water and Waste Department
• Designated
  
  Work Location:
  
  Various work locations, On site
• Position Type:
  Permanent on a Temporary Basis, Full-time
• Hours of Work:
  Various shifts as operationally required/including weekends – 35 hours/week
• Salary: $2,004.18 to $2,355.10 bi‑weekly per the Laboratory Technician 2 classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement
• Employee Group: C.U.P.E.
• Posting No.: 126608
• Closing Date:
  January 6, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, the City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees, including competitive salaries, employer‑paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training and staff development opportunities to ensure our employees have the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be under‑represented at the City, including Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers. Equity may be a factor in selection, and preference is given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as members of these groups, where permitted by applicable collective agreements. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisors, the Laboratory Technician 2 is responsible for sampling and performing standard analyses on water, wastewater and industrial waste samples, as well as field testing and report preparation.

• Obtain samples on a regular basis from various locations in the Department infrastructure, including the wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system, the water supply and distribution system, the land drainage, collection and disposal system, and the solid waste collection and disposal system.
• Perform standard analysis on wastewater, industrial waste, potable water, sludge, digester gas and air samples according to established procedures in the laboratory standard analytical reference manuals and the laboratory safety manual.
• Operate and calibrate basic or specialized equipment and instrumentation used in sampling and analytical procedures.
• Install and operate automatic sampling equipment and maintain equipment in good working order by conducting regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs, as required.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance, diagnostics and minor repairs to laboratory equipment and instruments as required.
• Using a computer, input analytical and quality control data into the Laboratory Information Management System and 311 on a regular basis, tabulate data, use statistical procedures and represent data graphically, as required.
• Participate in field sampling and environmental monitoring programs.
• Maintain an accurate record of work performed, report results accurately and promptly, and write reports on work performed, as required.
• Train other staff in the use of proper analytical techniques and procedures, as required.
• Assure integrity of analytical data by following necessary and recommended quality assurance procedures, including participating in inter‑laboratory quality assurance studies.
• Order the necessary supplies and reagents for area of responsibility.
• Address concerns of the general public related to water quality inquiries/complaints, as required.
• Maintain laboratory vehicle in good operating condition by regularly performing routine maintenance checks and arranging for vehicle repairs, as required.
• Participate in Safety Training sessions and Safety Committee.
• Ensure compliance with Workers’ Compensation…