Physical Testing Technician - Edmonton (Edmonton, AB, CA, AB T6P)

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability. At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Come be part of the Product Solutions department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Edmonton, AB. What role you will play in our team The Imperial Oil Strathcona Refinery is looking for a fulltime laboratory Technologist. The Laboratory operates 7 days a week with rotating evening and weekend shifts. Day shift hours are typically 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, with some areas operating from 6:00am to 2:30pm. You will be responsible for qualifying and testing manufactured products and supporting refinery operations and condition monitoring at various stages in the refining process. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our quality systems and processes. What you will do As the successful candidate, you will: Have the opportunity to manage the workload in your work area and perform daily testing required by the refinery, while working in a supportive environment. Be provided with on job training by an experienced employee; this will include test methods, and coaching on daily tasks to ensure your area is operating efficiently. Manage workload and conduct laboratory testing per testing protocols and test methods. Perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and calibrations Provide excellent customer service by always presenting a professional latitude and representing IOL in a positive way; comply with all safety initiatives and rules; provide technical support and expertise to our clients; ensure that all client requests and expectations are met Participate, when requested, in lab and health & safety meetings and internal and external audits Be responsible for data entry, laboratory record management, control charting and to maintain analytical method performance logs to ensure quality results Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems Work safely in a lab environment, following procedures & regulations Have the opportunity to collaborate in refinery initiatives, special projects, and equipment/method commissioning Participate in company networking opportunities including the Networking Advisory Program (NAP), which hosts regular informal networking events between early career hires and more experienced employees and the Women’s Interest Network (WIN), fostering professional growth, personal development and supporting advancement of women at all levels of the company, from trades to senior management About you Skills and Qualifications Chemical Laboratory Technologist diploma: MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, SAP, Outlook etc.) proficiency Valid Class 5 driver’s license and safe driving record Preferred Qualifications/ Experience 3-6 years of experience with analytical equipment, procedures, and lab techniques A bachelor’s degree in chemistry is preferred Previous laboratory experience in a refinery environment is preferred Must be willing to work weekends and evenings Knowledge of chemical lab techniques Previous laboratory experience in a refinery environment is preferred Must be willing to work weekends and evenings Familiar with quality standards such as ISO17025 and ISO9001 Start date: December, 2026 Location: Edmonton, AB Your Benefits A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career. Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety a