Laboratory Technician - Permanent

In this role, you’ll perform and ensure the accuracy of essential Mill and Environmental assays, support equipment maintenance, and support safe lab operations. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth lab operations. We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels, from junior to senior. If this sounds like a career path for you, please apply!

Responsibilities include: 

·            Perform routine Mill and Environmental assays in accordance with established test procedures in an accurate and timely fashion

·            Ensure safety and hygiene standards and conditions are maintained in the appropriate area

·            Responsible for equipment operation, maintenance and housekeeping; perform minor maintenance orientated tasks

·            Maintain appropriate and accurate records of analysis, equipment condition, and calibration

·            Alert lab supervision of any irregularities which may have an effect on analytical accuracy, sample throughput, and instrument operation

·            Effectively work and communicate with the supervisor, laboratory technicians, mill personnel, and cross shift.

·            Carry out other procedures and assignments as required with supervision

·            Troubleshoot problem areas, confirm analytical accuracy, and perform instrument calibration under the direction of the chemist

·            Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture

·            Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures

·            Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

Work Location & Schedule: 

·            McClean Lake

·            14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule

·            Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

·         Competitive salary and benefits package

·         A welcoming environment and great co-workers

·         Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

·         Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.

·         Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.