Analytical Technologist

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Are you a team player with a strong background in chemical and environmental sciences?

We need your skills to prepare complex environmental samples and conduct inorganic analysis in support of environmental monitoring programs, special studies, emergency response or litigation.

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• perform chemical tests and basic troubleshooting and maintenance of procedures and equipment
• acquire and process data using instrumentation software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to report data
• report results ensuring that all quality protocols are met
• work as a member of a team and participate in intra-laboratory activities such as quality initiatives
• participate in assessments and method development

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How do I qualify?

Scientific and Environmental Laboratory Knowledge:

• you know scientific principles and practices of analytical, inorganic chemistry.
• you know established laboratory test protocols, procedures, methods, including basic chemistry techniques, sample preparation and instrumental analysis techniques.
• you have knowledge of/experience with the operation and capabilities of manual and automated laboratory equipment (e.g. ion specific electrodes, pH meters, digestion equipment, concentrators, colorimeters, mass spectrometers, ion chromatographs with various injectors and detectors, AAS with various injectors and detectors, ICP with various injectors and detectors, UV/visible spectrophotometers, and analytical, semi-micro and microbalances) to perform chemical tests and basic troubleshooting of procedures and equipment.

Quality Assurance and Legislative Knowledge:

• you know principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control and can apply them to ensure data quality objectives are met on a daily basis.
• you can interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, exceedance reporting protocols, occupational health and safety, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Analytical, Evaluation and Diagnostic Skills:

• you can conduct a variety of tests to determine and analyze results from established procedures.
• you have strong diagnostic and evaluative skills to confirm results comparing expected versus actual output including implications, such as processing legal samples.
• you can identify and resolve problems including diagnosing minor repairs and equipment maintenance.

Communication, Interpersonal, and Computer Skills:

• you know how to use various computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, and database applications.
• you are able to process data and create reports using instrumentation software and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• you can communicate effectively and prepare and present complex technical information clearly.
• you can prepare written materials such as scientific reports and compiling data on test results.
• You can plan, organize and manage your daily workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• you can work as a member of a team and participate in intra-laboratory activities (e.g. quality initiatives).

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Additional information:

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la " langue du poste " figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .