Sample Preparation Technicians (General Labour)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. ALS scores B on the Alion truth index.
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
Why This Role Matters
Sample Preparation Technicians are an essential part of the laboratory testing workflow. Your work ensures that client samples are prepared accurately and efficiently so they can be analyzed and transformed into reliable results.
These results drive critical decisions across the mining, environmental, industrial and related sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or grow your career in a laboratory environment while working as part of a supportive and safety-focused team.
What you’ll do
Sample Processing:
- Ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing and splitting samples under supervision
- Load and unload drying oven
Laboratory Operations & Maintenance
- Maintain accurate production logs and following established procedures to ensure quality cand consistency
- Perform general leaning duties to support lab cleanliness and assist with layout tasks as needed
Safety & Compliance
- Always Complying with ALS safety standards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring
Core Qualifications
- Strong hand eye coordination and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic alphanumeric comprehension
- Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good Organizational habits and strong reliability
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Manual dexterity for repetitive tasks
- Ability to stand for a full shift
- Ability to be clean shaven to ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fit
- Ability to wear PPE such as dust masks and gloves
- Occasional desk-based tasks
Our benefits include:
- An estimated hourly pay of $22.77 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
Shift Premiums
Afternoon Shift Premium $2.00/hour
- Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.