Laboratory Assistant 2
Competition # : 47409
Department: Agriculture
Location: BIBLE HILL
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Nov-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA) manages the Animal and Plant Laboratory that provides analysis for water, soil and soil amendments, plant tissues, dairy products, and livestock feeds. Services are aimed primarily at agricultural producers and industry, but are also available to private companies, other government agencies, researchers and the public.
About Our Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Technical Laboratory Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for preparing various agricultural samples for analysis while working within an ISO accredited quality management system. You will perform laboratory functions that support the work of the Agricultural Technicians, ensuring that samples are prepared consistently and accurately following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), as well as maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment while performing basic laboratory testing and routine monitoring of the laboratory environment.
The Laboratory Assistant works in a team environment with the Agricultural Technicians to ensure high laboratory standards are achieved each day.
About You
To be successful within this position you will have 2 years’ laboratory experience post high school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
As the successful candidate, you must be familiar with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) and Occupational Health and Safety regulations. You will have a working knowledge of basic computer applications. This position requires the ability to work both independently and unsupervised. As part of the Animal and Plant Lab team, you will also be required to prioritize and organize your daily workload to respond to laboratory needs and incoming sample numbers. Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail are essential in this position.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Salary Information
HSB 09 -
$1,852.48 - $1,993.47
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Must be able to work in a laboratory environment that requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (<15kg) and repetitive work. Must be able to work in a working environment that may have sharp tools and equipment, dust, noise, moisture, chemicals, odor and vibrations.
Additional Information
This is a Term/Temporary/Casual employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of October 16, 2026. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- countless career paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: HSB 09
Salary Range: $1,852.48 - $1,993.47 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
