Co-op Student Lab Technician
Location: Edmonton
Department: Lab - Edmonton

Job Status: Full-Time Fixed-Term

Term: Ideally January, May or June 2023 to January, May or June 2024

The Gibson Way
Attracting and retaining the right people is key to our business strategy. For over 60 years, Gibson Energy has been defined by people who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do.

But, what makes us different from other companies? Who are we and why do you want to work with us?

The Business doesn’t successfully operate without ‘we’ collectively working together and ‘I’ contributing individually to achieve our goals. Transitioning from words on the wall to actionable values, provides a daily anchor for our colleagues and teammates to kick start their day with energy. By staying true to our values, we will continue to build a powerful presence in the industry, navigate change more successfully, and dominate our competition!

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded
• Work it Out & Do it Together

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way

The goal of our Student Program is to develop the leaders of tomorrow by providing meaningful work experiences that allow students to gain valuable industry knowledge from all levels of the organization. The Students will have the opportunity to grow their professional network, give back to the community, and gain real world skills that will enhance their knowledge applicable to their studies.

Interested?
The Co-op Student will fulfill a lab technician role in routine analysis, and assist with R&D activities, as directed by the lab team lead.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducts routine lab analysis on terminal products.
• Collects samples within the terminal as required.
• Orders lab supplies.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Maintains safe work procedures and a healthy lab environment according to Gibson Safety and Environmental policies.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled or graduation in a chemistry related post secondary or technical program.
• A degree or diploma from a technical institution in a related field would be an asset.

• Available for a 1 year fixed-term work term from January, May or June 2023 to January, May or June 2024.

• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule days and nights.
• Possesses knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry would be an asset.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge in Gas Chromatography.
• Basic understanding of Chemistry.
• Demonstrates proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the work is performed in an office environment.
• This job is subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as outlined in Gibsons’ Drug & Alcohol policy.

Still Interested and Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?
We are dedicated to build an authentic and motivating workforce composed of individuals with diverse identities, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every skill or education requirement described above, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For more information about Gibson visit www.gibsonenergy.com.