EESC Lab and Field Technician

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

• →Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as: earth science, environmental science, geology, freshwater science, or physical geography.
• →Minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• →Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• →Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s one awareness, knowledge, and skilled related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• →Intermediate proficiency in MS Office software which includes Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and proficiency using Adobe PDF.
• →Experience with UBC Workday is an asset.
• →Class 5 (or better) driver’s licence and a clean driving record; experience driving pick-up trucks and/or off-road vehicles is preferred.
• →Experience working in a lab and/or a field setting is an asset.
• →Demonstrated organizational skills are required, including: the ability to prioritize, maintain accuracy, manage multiple tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• →Able to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and resolve technical problems.
• →Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• →Familiarity with the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and biological materials, including pathogens.
• →Sufficient physical capacity to support daily laboratory operations, including frequent setup and teardown of teaching labs, movement and storage of supplies, and inventory distribution. The role involves a combination of standing and walking for extended periods, as well as seated bench work requiring repetitive and precise tasks.
• →Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• →Ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments.
• →Flexibility to accommodate variations in the work schedule, including modified work weeks and adjustments to daily hours based on lab scheduling requirements.