Replacement - LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, Ottawa East

Join our team at St-Albert Cheese Co-op… the CANADIAN CAPITAL OF THE CURDS, situated in St-Albert, ON, a 45 minute drive from downtown Ottawa!

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Business stability (we celebrated our 125th anniversary in 2019!);
• A sincere commitment to our employees;
• An employee discount for all in-store and restaurant products;
• Great opportunities to professional development;
• Work-Family flexibility;
• An atmosphere of Franco-Ontarian pride;
• Competitive wages;
• A complete benefits plan;
• Performance bonus;
• Group RRSP;
• Employee Assistance Program.

YOUR CHALLENGES :

• Conduct analyses of microbiological, chemical and physical tests at different stages of production;
• Collect environmental samples (water, air, phages, surfaces, tools and fingers);
• Plate, identify, incubate and read different samples;
• Send results out of specs;
• Prepare and send samples for external analysis;
• Ensure follow-up with the external laboratory;
• Maintain the proper functioning of equipment used in the laboratory;
• Calibrate equipment;
• Perform all required tasks.

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• College diploma in food science or other relevant combination of training and work experience;
• Have taken courses in microbiology or laboratory techniques;
• Experience in a similar position, preferably in a dairy/food industry;
• Knowledge of quality control standards and techniques;
• Good organizational skills;
• Knowledge of the MS Office suite;
• Bilingual.

Status: Contract, 18 months, Full Time

Work Schedule: Days, evenings and weekend rotation*

*Schedule can change to accommodate operational needs.

Condition of Employment: Candidates are required to complete a criminal background check, which is an essential condition to work at St-Albert Cheese Co-op. Details will be provided during the application process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: $20.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Albert, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person