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Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Technician Lab Equipment Development- job post Ministry of Transportation
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
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Ministry of Transportation
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Technician Lab Equipment Development
Job ID:
243849
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Transportation Infrastructure Management
City:
North York
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
12738 - Technician, Equipment Development (K7 Salary Note)
Salary:
$30.40 - $33.91 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have experience maintaining, developing, designing or modifying specialized laboratory and field testing equipment? Have you had successes selecting, monitoring and managing contractors to ensure efficient work? Have you worked to instruct and train ministry staff on the use and maintenance of equipment and to resolve operating problems and deficiencies in a professional setting?
If so this specialized Technician Lab Equipment Development position may be for you.
About the job
In this role, you will:
develop, design, and construct new, and modify existing, specialized laboratory and field testing equipment for use by the ministry
specify, select and monitor contractors repairing and replacing laboratory equipment
instruct and train ministry staff on the use and maintenance of equipment and resolve operating problems and deficiencies
develop, design and construct testing equipment for use in the laboratory and in the field
monitor technological and equipment safety changes and recommending and implementing technical and equipment safety improvements to laboratory equipment
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Job requires valid Ontario Class "G" licence
Technical Knowledge:
knowledge of the theories, practices and principles of and experience with: machining, welding, electronics, woodworking, hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, electrical (-220v) and mechanical equipment, maintenance and repair to construct, evaluate, and perform diagnosis and repairs on variety of specialized laboratory and field testing equipment
Expertise and skill in machining, as well as proficiency in welding
knowledge of all MTO laboratory testing equipment and plant, familiarity with intricacies and components of small equipment, ability to understand drawings, handbooks, trade catalogues and related engineering publications, and demonstrated aptitude and experience in visualizing operating requirements based on rough sketches/discussions
knowledge of relevant acts and regulations that apply to the work as well as knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health and safety in the workplace to perform duties safely
Analytical, Evaluation and Manual Skills:
analytical and manual skills to perform mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic system diagnosis and repair to assist in searching for, evaluating and selecting appropriate test procedures, assessing results and troubleshooting problems
evaluation skills to determine whether repairs can be made or equipment should be replaced
assessing skills to determine relative worth of repair versus replacement
ability to understand drawings and technical instructions,
Communication Skills:
oral communication skills to provide guidance on new and repaired equipment to clients, and to deal with suppliers, and contractors installing new equipment
written communication skills to assist with sourcing parts for repair, selecting and purchasing most appropriate parts with regard to cost and overall taking into account life cycle costing techniques
Planning & Organizational Skills:
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Apply By: Friday, August 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Technician Lab Equipment Development
Job ID:
243849
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Transportation Infrastructure Management
City:
North York
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
12738 - Technician, Equipment Development (K7 Salary Note)
Salary:
$30.40 - $33.91 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have experience maintaining, developing, designing or modifying specialized laboratory and field testing equipment? Have you had successes selecting, monitoring and managing contractors to ensure efficient work? Have you worked to instruct and train ministry staff on the use and maintenance of equipment and to resolve operating problems and deficiencies in a professional setting?
If so this specialized Technician Lab Equipment Development position may be for you.
About the job
In this role, you will:
develop, design, and construct new, and modify existing, specialized laboratory and field testing equipment for use by the ministry
specify, select and monitor contractors repairing and replacing laboratory equipment
instruct and train ministry staff on the use and maintenance of equipment and resolve operating problems and deficiencies
develop, design and construct testing equipment for use in the laboratory and in the field
monitor technological and equipment safety changes and recommending and implementing technical and equipment safety improvements to laboratory equipment
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Job requires valid Ontario Class "G" licence
Technical Knowledge:
knowledge of the theories, practices and principles of and experience with: machining, welding, electronics, woodworking, hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, electrical (-220v) and mechanical equipment, maintenance and repair to construct, evaluate, and perform diagnosis and repairs on variety of specialized laboratory and field testing equipment
Expertise and skill in machining, as well as proficiency in welding
knowledge of all MTO laboratory testing equipment and plant, familiarity with intricacies and components of small equipment, ability to understand drawings, handbooks, trade catalogues and related engineering publications, and demonstrated aptitude and experience in visualizing operating requirements based on rough sketches/discussions
knowledge of relevant acts and regulations that apply to the work as well as knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health and safety in the workplace to perform duties safely
Analytical, Evaluation and Manual Skills:
analytical and manual skills to perform mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic system diagnosis and repair to assist in searching for, evaluating and selecting appropriate test procedures, assessing results and troubleshooting problems
evaluation skills to determine whether repairs can be made or equipment should be replaced
assessing skills to determine relative worth of repair versus replacement
ability to understand drawings and technical instructions,
Communication Skills:
oral communication skills to provide guidance on new and repaired equipment to clients, and to deal with suppliers, and contractors installing new equipment
written communication skills to assist with sourcing parts for repair, selecting and purchasing most appropriate parts with regard to cost and overall taking into account life cycle costing techniques
Planning & Organizational Skills:
