QAQC Technician

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people workin environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About Walker

Under the direction of the Compost Manager/Supervisor you will be responsible for finished compost sampling performing physical and chemical testing of feedstock and phases throughout the process and some lab reporting. The QA/QC technician will also perform quality assurance and control duties while ensuring that all work is in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs). Salary for this role ranges between $50000-$55000 based on qualifications and experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform tasks in the areas of sample collection/preparation resampling and chemical analysis.

• Laboratory maintenance entering data from lab reports ordering/purchasing lab and general supplies.

• Overseeing curing piles to identify when piles are ready for sampling.

• Test and record physical and chemical properties such as moisture pH level temperatures and porosity bulk density and oxygen.

• Collect and label ground and/or surface water samples from round the Niagara Campus.

• Provides insight into and interpretation of results collecting data where required and generating data for weekly monthly and annual reports.

• Comply with all regulatory requirements (Ministry of Environment) and company policies/procedures as they pertain to this position.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Safe Work Procedures.

• Maintain legible and detailed records (manual and electronic).

• Communicate needs of process changes to Compost Operators.

Heres What You Need

• Experience in a laboratory production setting and/or operational environments is considered an asset. Equivalent combination of education training and hands-on experience will be considered.

• Graduation from college in a related field such as biology chemistry or environmental science/management is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn technical processes procedures and systems.

• Strong communication problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Whats in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry

• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicantsfor their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.