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SalaryAbout Walker
Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.
Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.
We are looking for a Research & Development Technician at our Walker Compost & Packaging facility in Arthur, ON.
Reporting to the Research & Development Specialist-Environmental, this position will be responsible for supporting the design and execution of field and laboratory research trials and product development projects within the Growing Media Group. The Research & Development Technician will be responsible for experimental setup, troubleshooting, data collection and analysis, reporting and horticultural duties as required in accordance with the Walker Industries Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies. This is a permanent, full-time position working from Monday-Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks in the areas of sample collection/preparation, resampling, physical and chemical analysis, and reporting.
- Implement experimental setup, troubleshooting, data collection and analysis, reporting and horticultural duties as required.
- Maintain Laboratory using good workplace housekeeping practices, maintain and calibrate laboratory and testing equipment.
- Schedule and prioritize tasks to successfully manage multiple ongoing projects.
- Test and record physical and chemical properties such as moisture, pH level, temperatures and porosity.
- Provide insight into and interpretation of results, collecting data where required and generating data for reports.
- Research issues specific to production issues and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Maintain legible and detailed records (manual and electronic) and manage multiple data streams.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements (Ministry of Environment) and company policies/procedures as they pertain to this position.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of Safe Work Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- University degree or college diploma in a related field such as biology, chemistry or environmental science/management. 1-3 years experience in a laboratory and production settings and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
- Ability to understand technical manuals and scientific terminology applicable to operation.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and data management skills.
- Must possess a valid G-Class Driver’s License.
- Must be able to lift up to (fifty) 50 pounds.
Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker
Career Support
- Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
- Internal advancement opportunities at all levels
- Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition
Health & Well Being
- Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Culture & Community
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Social and networking events
Salary/Wage & Benefits
- Competitive salary including a bonus component
- Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans
- Paid vacation days
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Term life insurance and critical illness
- Retirement programs including Pension, RRSP and TFSA
To learn more, visit walkerind.com
How to Apply
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We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in the application.
