Environmental Testing Technician

SGS is the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 50,000 employees, SGS operates a network of more than 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.  In Canada, we presently have a staff of over 1,000 employees and more than 30 locations from coast-to-coast.  We have the following opening based out of our office in Lakefield (Peterborough), Ontario.

Job Description
Reporting to a Project Manager or Supervisor, this position has operational and project accountabilities for various Environmental projects and testing procedures, including:

• Conducting standardized geotechnical and environmental test procedures involving laboratory bench-work,
• Scheduling & coordinating client test-work,
• Timely and accurate monitoring, data entry and reporting,
• ensuring health & safety, environment, productivity, and quality priorities are addressed and optimized,
• responsibility for following SGS Health & Safety policies and other Company procedures at all times, and
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function both as part of a team and individually with minimum supervision.

Typical Background and Education Needed
Candidates should have post secondary education in a related field and previous wet chemistry or geotechnical laboratory experience.  

Required computer skills include Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.  Shift-work, weekends and/or extended hours may be required in this position.

For candidates who meet these pre-requisites, SGS offers a stimulating professional environment with advancement opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

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Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

SGS IS THE WORLD’S LEADING INSPECTION, TESTING, VERIFICATION & CERTIFICATION COMPANY