Co-op Student Lab Technician

Co-op Student Lab Technician
Location: Edmonton
Job status: Full Time Fixed Term
Department: Lab - Edmonton

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes

Apply today! Application deadline is December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm MST.

Term: Ideally January 2025 - January 2026

What it’s like to Work Here
At Gibson Energy, we are powered by the diverse, skilled and innovative talent of our employees to ensure safe and responsible operations. Employees take pride in being a trusted member of our communities where we live, work and play to create a positive impact. It’s our people that make coming to work everyday enjoyable – sharing success together along the way.

The Gibson Way
Attracting and retaining the right people is key to our business strategy. For over 70 years, Gibson Energy has been defined by people who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do.

The Business doesn’t successfully operate without ‘we’ collectively working together and ‘I’ contributing individually to achieve our goals. Transitioning from words on the wall to actionable values, provides a daily anchor for our colleagues and teammates to kick start their day with energy. By staying true to our values, we will continue to build a powerful presence in the industry, navigate change more successfully, and dominate our competition!

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded
• Work it Out & Do it Together

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way

Interested?
The successful candidate will fulfill a lab technician role in routine analysis, and assist with R&D activities, as directed by the lab team lead.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducts routine lab analysis on terminal products.
• Collects samples within the terminal as required.
• Orders lab supplies.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Maintains safe work procedures and a healthy lab environment according to Gibson Safety and Environmental policies.
• 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.

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled or graduation in a chemistry related post secondary or technical program.
• A degree or diploma from a technical institution in a related field would be an asset.

• Available for a 12 month fixed-term work term from January 2025 to January 2026.

• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule days and nights.
• Possesses knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry would be an asset.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge in Gas Chromatography.
• Basic understanding of Chemistry.
• Demonstrates proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the work is performed in an Lab environment.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces as well as climb ladders and stairs.
• Standing and/or sitting for long periods.
• Occasional bending and twisting is required, as is prolonged neck positioning.
• Some crouching, squatting, kneeling.
• Frequent to constant upper extremity movements (elbows, forearm, wrist).
• Lifting up to 40lbs.
• Pushing up to 30lbs and carrying up to 40lbs.
• This 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.

What sets us apart from other companies? Why should you want to join us? It’s simple:

• A Competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future.
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with exceptional coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.
• Generous time off to rest, recharge, and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.
• A flexible hybrid work setup, empowering you to balance work and life seamlessly.

This is more than just a job. It’s a place where you can grow, be supported, and make an impact. Ready to be part of something extraordinary?

Still Interested and Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?
We are dedicated to build an authentic and motivating workforce composed of individuals with diverse identities, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every skill or education requirement described above, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For more information about Gibson visit www.gibsonenergy.com.

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