Sampling Technician - Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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Sampling TechnicianPublic Works - WastewaterContract Full-Time; 24 MonthsReporting to the Supervisor, Pollution Control, you will be responsible for the accurate, consistent collection of representative industrial discharge samples for analysis. Collected according to strict standard methods to be submitted to the laboratory for the purpose of enforcing the Region of Peel - Wastewater By-law - 53-2010.Responsibilities:Collection of representative waste water samples from Peel based processing industries and institutionsDocumentation and submission of all sampling activities to help maintain the accuracy and integrity of all samplesCleaning, preparing and maintaining the sampling equipment to ensure that a highly accurate and representative sample is obtainedScheduling of sampling routes on a daily basis to utilize time in the most effective mannerSampling unknown liquids and dealing with potential chemicalIdentifying potential water pollution/safety hazards, illegal conditions and relaying to supervisor ensuring enforcement of the current sewer use by-lawAwareness of confined space regulation and preparation of confined space entry plansFlow and compliance monitoring of contract facilitiesEntering daily samples into the Laboratory Information Management System and preparing the daily sheets for the next dayPrepare monthly reports detailing day to day activitiesQualifications:High school diploma, plus three or more years of formal education in a specialized fieldOne to three years of related experienceExcellent communications, both written and verbalStrong ability to compile and organize information to allow further analysisOccasionally required to provide direction to other employees or act as team leader by allocating work, assigning tasks or providing guidance. May provide input into performance reviewsRespond to non-routine requests for information or conduct further research and study with other internal contacts. May schedule, organize activities with other internal contactsHighly effective analytical skills in order to make sound decisions based on factsLocation: Wolfedale Yard - 3515 Wolfedale Road, Mississauga, ON, along with the ability to work remotely, as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontario's Framework for reopening. Get detailsHours of Work: 35 hours/week. Occasional early morning or evening work may be required.Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply onlineAbout Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.