Laboratory Technician in Fort McMurray

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you’ll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for a detail orientated Laboratory Technician to join our team. Reporting to Laboratory Team Lead, you will be responsible for assigned analytical and quality control work within Suncor Energy’s Base Plant Laboratory.

What we offer:

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching.
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of a two-year diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from a recognized institution.
• 1+ years of experience in an industrial quality control laboratory; experience in a refinery or oil sands environment is preferred.
• Understanding of laboratory QA/QC practices.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performing routine and project based analytical work in a safe, environmentally responsible manner according to established policies, procedures, and good laboratory practices.
• Support the department and internal customers by providing analytical, instrumental and technical problem solving.
• Record and report analytical results in compliance with established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Work collaboratively in a flexible team environment.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Baseplant site in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts).
• You may be required to stand for long periods of time.
• The environment requires the use of PPE; safety boots, safety glasses, respiratory equipment, safety gloves, hearing protection, and specialized safety equipment.

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.