CHEMIST ASSISTANT 1 + **Job ID:** 58677 + **Job Category:** Engineering & Technical + **Division & Section:** Toronto Water, Environment Energy & Emergency Planning + **Work Location:** 30 Dee Avenue, Toronto + **Job Type & Duration:** Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy + **Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:** $38.58 - $42.26 + **Shift Information:** Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week + **Affiliation:** L79 Full-time + **Number of Positions Open:** 1 + **Posting Period:** 11-Aug-2025 to 25-Aug-2025 **Major Responsibilities:** + Performs organic/inorganic/physical testing and analysis of water, wastewater, sewage, biosolids, landfill, leachates, sludge, and industrial wastes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, escalates results not in compliance. + Participates in method validation work, in compliance with laboratory quality management system. + Operates in complete accordance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring testing and analysis adheres to quality assurance/quality control procedures. + Carries out sample preparation including portioning, measuring, weighing, dissolving, digesting or extracting for further analysis. + Receives samples, performs testing and ensures sample data is recorded throughout the testing process. Review results and quality control data. + Enters, reviews and approves analytical data using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Performs calculations manually or utilizing computers. + Ensures and conducts proper disposal of samples, chemicals and hazardous waste. Neutralizes samples prior to disposal (i.e. mercury waste/solvents/phenolic waste). + Contributes to the updating and maintenance of documents regarding the laboratory quality system and adherence to all Quality Management System policies. + Participates in proficiency testing (PT) as a requirement for accreditation. + Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures. + Participates in the testing and validation of instrumentation to ensure compliance with the laboratories quality management system. Documents date of completion and expiry. Maintains record of same. + Assists with troubleshooting malfunctions and conducting preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation. + Participates in accreditation assessments, ministry inspections and internal/external audits. + Contributes to the preparation of documents for court processes. Attends court as a witness. + Adheres to chain of custody protocol for all court case samples + Demonstrates testing methods to staff and provides direction to students by providing technical/functional instructions on laboratory procedures. + Orders lab supplies and maintains inventory. **Key Qualifications:** **Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:** 1. Post secondary education in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Studies 2. Experience in organic or chemical testing of either water, wastewater, sludge, biosolids and/or landfill samples. 3. Experience conducting mathematical calculations required for analytical chemistry. 4. Experience in instrumental methods of analysis and experience with lab instrumentation including autosamplers, absorption/emission/mass spectrophotometers, and/or various chromatographic instruments. 5. Experience with computers and software such as MS Office Suite, including familiarity with database and spreadsheet software. 6. Minimum 3 years experience in an accredited and licenced laboratory. **You must also have:** + Ability to work in an organized and tidy manner. + Ability to communicate effectively with lab clients and other lab staff and work as part of a team. + Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Regulations that apply to this work. + Must be available to travel to various work locations, as required. + Ability to work regular shifts, including weekends and overtime as required. + Experience with a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) would be an asset. + Knowledge of ISO17025 would be an asset. **NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:** City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's **Internal** Job Posting Portal. **Equity, Diversity and Inclusion** The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en\_US) . **Accommodation** The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the **application process** is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en\_US) .