Laboratory Technician (Inorganic)

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards. 

As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Bureau Veritas is a “Business to Business to Society” company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.

Who we need

We are hiring a Laboratory Technician to join our Inorganic Air Laboratory team in Mississauga. This is a hands-on laboratory role responsible for preparing environmental samples for analysis while ensuring accuracy, quality, safety, and turnaround time commitments are met.

This position plays a critical role in supporting laboratory operations and producing reliable analytical data. You will perform routine sample preparation activities, follow established laboratory procedures, and contribute to the efficient processing of environmental samples in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

This existing role is based in our Mississauga laboratory and is expected to work on-site five days per week. Standard hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime or Saturday work during peak periods.

What's in it for you

Build your laboratory career. You will gain hands-on experience working within an accredited environmental laboratory while developing practical skills in sample preparation, quality systems, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance.

Join a collaborative team environment. You will work alongside experienced laboratory professionals who value teamwork, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, creating opportunities to learn and grow over time.

Contribute to meaningful work. Your efforts will support environmental testing services that help clients make informed decisions while contributing to public health, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Develop specialized technical skills. You will gain experience with laboratory techniques, sample preparation procedures, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and quality-focused operating practices.

How you will make an impact

• Prepare environmental samples for analysis. You will perform sample preparation activities including extraction, digestion, pipetting, dispensing, centrifuging, and other laboratory procedures while following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support laboratory production and quality objectives. You will organize daily workloads, meet turnaround time commitments, maintain sample integrity, and ensure work is completed within quality and holding time requirements.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation. You will record and track sample information, update laboratory systems, and ensure complete and accurate documentation throughout the testing process.
• Promote a safe and compliant laboratory environment. You will follow health and safety requirements, identify procedural concerns, maintain a clean workspace, and support Bureau Veritas quality standards and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with laboratory teams. You will communicate workflow updates, escalate non-routine samples when required, and work closely with colleagues to support daily laboratory operations.

What you bring

• Education and technical aptitude. You have a Chemical Technician Diploma or post-secondary education in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. Experience gained through work, co-op placements, internships, or academic laboratories is considered an asset. You are comfortable using computers, laboratory systems, and documenting information accurately.
• Safety and quality focus. You understand the importance of working safely in a laboratory environment and consistently follow procedures designed to protect people, samples, and equipment. You take pride in producing accurate work, maintaining detailed records, and adhering to quality standards.
• Accountability and reliability. You take ownership of your responsibilities, manage priorities effectively, and consistently deliver work that meets expectations in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.
• Teamwork and communication. You collaborate effectively with colleagues, contribute positively to team goals, and build strong working relationships. You communicate clearly and professionally while supporting a shared commitment to operational success.
• Adaptability and organization. You learn new procedures quickly, manage multiple priorities, and remain productive and focused in a routine, detail-oriented laboratory setting.

Compensation 

• This posting is required to meet our seasonal capacity.
• The salary for this role is $17.60 per hour. Our salary reflects the range of skills and experience required for the posted position. The final offer amount for this role will depend on geographical region, applicable experience, internal equity, and the skillset of the candidate.  
• Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.

Why join us 

At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. With over 83,000 employees across 140 countries, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future. Our mission goes beyond compliance—protecting lives, preserving the planet, and driving positive change. 

As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence. You will work alongside passionate experts shaping the future of environmental testing. Join a team united by shared values and a commitment to building a better tomorrow. Together, we are reimagining industries and leading the way in sustainability. Apply now If you have 70 percent of what we are looking for and 100 percent authenticity and passion, express your interest here.

What you can expect from our recruitment process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to express your interest in the role and share your experience. 
• An in-person interview with the hiring team to learn more about the role, tour the laboratory environment, and discuss your experience, technical capabilities, and alignment with the team.

Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who contribute to the diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us at View email address on bureauveritas.applytojob.com if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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