Sample Support Technician

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

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, we are hiring a Sample Support Technician to join our Environmental Services laboratory. As our new Sample Support Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring environmental samples move efficiently through the laboratory from the moment they arrive. You will prepare, sort, track, and distribute samples while supporting sample preparation activities that enable accurate testing and timely reporting. Working closely with technicians across multiple laboratory teams, you will help maintain quality, meet client turnaround times, and contribute to the smooth operation of a fast-paced laboratory environment.

This is an existing, permanent full-time position based in our Mississauga laboratory, working onsite five days a week, Monday to Friday. 

What's in it for you

Learn and grow. Whether you have previous laboratory experience or are looking to build your career in environmental testing, this role offers hands-on training in laboratory procedures, sample preparation, equipment, and our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). We are looking for people with the right attitude and willingness to learn - we can teach the technical skills.

Make an impact. Every sample you prepare and process contributes to environmental testing that helps organizations make informed decisions, meet regulatory requirements, and protect communities. Your work behind the scenes plays an important role in delivering accurate, timely results to our clients.

How you will make an impact

• Prepare environmental samples. You will prepare soil, rock, water, air, and other environmental samples for laboratory analysis using a variety of preparation methods and equipment, including drying, grinding, sieving, and sample splitting. You will ensure every sample is handled accurately while preventing cross-contamination.
• Coordinate sample flow. You will receive, scan, sort, and distribute hundreds of samples each day to laboratory workstations while tracking their progress using our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). You will help ensure priority samples are processed quickly and turnaround times are consistently met.
• Maintain quality and safety. You will follow established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and health and safety protocols while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring equipment, workspaces, and supplies remain organized and audit-ready.
• Support laboratory operations. You will retrieve archived samples, assist with inventory and housekeeping, communicate with laboratory teams regarding sample locations and priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

What you bring

• The attitude. You are reliable, patient, and eager to learn. You take pride in doing careful, accurate work and remain calm when priorities change or workloads increase.
• The organization. You can manage multiple tasks, stay focused on details, and maintain accuracy while working in a high-volume environment with tight turnaround times.
• The communication skills. You enjoy working as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues to keep work moving efficiently across the laboratory.
• The technical foundation. You have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and are comfortable learning new systems. Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, production, warehouse, or similarly process-driven environment is an asset. A diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related discipline is welcomed but not required. We value relevant experience and a willingness to learn.
• The physical capability. You are comfortable standing and walking throughout your shift, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a physically active laboratory environment. You understand the importance of following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment.

Compensation 

• This posting is for an existing vacancy 
• The salary for this role is $21 per hour.  Our salary ranges reflect 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 discuss your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered interview platform. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A 30-40 minute in-person interview with the Laboratory Supervisor focused on your experience, your approach to working in a fast-paced environment, and your ability to work safely, accurately, and collaboratively.

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 [email protected] if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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