Summer Students - Lab

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring Summer Students on a temporary basis (May-August 2024) on our Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) team. This position requires on-site work and is based in Regina, SK.

Are you currently in a post-secondary program with a focus in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology and looking for a summer job to gain hands on laboratory experience? Our Laboratory department at the Co-op Refinery Complex want you to join them for the summer!

What you’ll do

• Follow established health and safety procedures.
• Obtain accurate results using established procedures (ASTM, CGSB).
• Basic maintenance and operation of lab equipment as per established methods.
• Obtain samples from process streams and/or tankage.
• Duties are primarily of a physical nature on a shift work rotation, including weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely as part of the lab team along with operations and engineering. The lab strives to cultivate a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Customers: You will demonstrate a customer focus by providing the CRC and CRS team with timely, accurate and reliable results.

Why it matters:

We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Early Careers and:

• Have a Grade 12 diploma and are currently enrolled as full-time post-secondary student and returning to your full-time post-secondary studies in the fall in a diploma/certificate in Chemical Technology/Biotechnology or a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Biochemistry program.
• Have completed at least one Organic Chemistry and one Analytical Chemistry class as part of your program.
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude and are physically capable to perform Lab and general maintenance work.
• Are prepared to participate in and successfully complete the additional Lab Training Programs required.

What we offer:

• Direct and relevant experience related to your post-secondary program.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by April 7, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Please note you will be required to comply with the safety sensitive employment conditions in accordance with CRC policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.