Sample Logistics Associate

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards. 

As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Bureau Veritas is a “Business to Business to Society” company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.

Who we need

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Preprocessing & Archiving, we are hiring a Sample Logistics Associate to support the efficient operation of our laboratory through the accurate management, tracking, and movement of environmental and food samples. As our new Sample Logistics Associate, you will be responsible for archiving, retrieving, distributing, and disposing of samples according to established procedures, retention requirements, and safety standards. Working closely with laboratory teams, you will help ensure samples are available when needed, records remain accurate, and daily operations continue to run smoothly while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and safety.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Mississauga laboratory. The regular schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with required Saturday rotations starting at either 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. Employees may also transition to an afternoon/evening shift on a monthly to bi-monthly basis, working Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required based on operational needs, and candidates should be comfortable supporting additional hours when required.

What's in it for you

Build valuable laboratory experience. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory operations, sample management, and the processes that support accurate and timely testing. Through cross-training opportunities, you will expand your knowledge of the broader laboratory workflow, including sample sorting, distribution, preparation, and other support activities.

Make an impact through accuracy and reliability. Your work will directly support laboratory teams by ensuring samples are organized, available, and managed according to strict quality and safety standards. You will play an important role in helping laboratory teams meet service expectations by ensuring samples are available when needed.

Grow your skills in a collaborative environment. You will join a team that works together to manage changing priorities, solve problems, and support one another during busy periods. As you build your experience, you will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities, strengthen your technical knowledge, and continue developing within the laboratory environment.

How you will make an impact

• Manage samples accurately and efficiently. You will support the archiving, retrieval, distribution, and disposal of environmental and food samples, ensuring materials are organized, tracked, and available to laboratory teams when needed. You will use barcode systems and established procedures to maintain accurate sample records and support efficient laboratory operations.
• Maintain quality and safety standards. You will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory safety requirements, and compliance standards to ensure work is completed accurately and safely. You will maintain required documentation, complete training requirements, and help ensure the department remains audit-ready.
• Support laboratory operations. You will work closely with laboratory teams to coordinate sample requests, respond to changing priorities, and help keep testing activities moving on schedule. As you gain experience, you may support additional laboratory functions such as sample sorting, distribution, preparation, and general lab activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve. You will bring attention to detail and a proactive mindset to your work by identifying discrepancies, raising potential issues, and sharing ideas that improve organization, efficiency, and workflow. You will take ownership of your responsibilities while collaborating with your team to solve problems and meet operational goals.

What you bring

• The attention to detail. You are comfortable following detailed procedures, maintaining accurate records, and completing work where consistency and quality are essential. You take pride in organized work and understand the importance of accuracy when managing samples and supporting laboratory operations.
• The ability to learn and adapt. You are comfortable learning new processes, systems, and procedures in a structured environment. You can manage changing priorities, balance multiple tasks, and adjust your approach to support team needs.
• The technical skills. You are comfortable using computer systems and tools such as Microsoft Outlook, and you have the ability to learn laboratory-specific systems and tracking tools. Experience with inventory management, barcode systems, or laboratory information systems is an asset.
• The hands-on experience. You have experience in a warehouse, logistics, shipping/receiving, material handling, laboratory, or another environment where organization, safety, and following procedures are important. Experience working around chemicals or samples is an asset.
• The mindset to make an impact. You bring a motivated, can-do attitude and take initiative to get things done while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team, supporting your colleagues, and contributing wherever needed to keep operations moving. You are dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable speaking up when you identify an issue or opportunity to improve.

Compensation 

• This posting is for an existing vacancy 
• The salary for this role is $21 per hour. Employees working scheduled weekend rotations and afternoon/evening shifts, receive a premium of $1 per hour. Our salary ranges reflect the range of skills and experience required for the posted position. The final offer amount for this role will depend on geographical region, applicable experience, internal equity, and the skillset of the candidate.  
• Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.

Why join us 

At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. With over 83,000 employees across 140 countries, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future. Our mission goes beyond compliance—protecting lives, preserving the planet, and driving positive change. 

As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence. You will work alongside passionate experts shaping the future of environmental testing. Join a team united by shared values and a commitment to building a better tomorrow. Together, we are reimagining industries and leading the way in sustainability. Apply now if you have 70 percent of what we are looking for and 100 percent authenticity and passion, express your interest here.

What you can expect from our recruitment process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered interview platform. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An in-person interview for 45 minutes to 1 hour with the Operations Manager, Preprocessing & Archiving focused on your experience, interest in the role, and understanding of the work environment.

Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who contribute to the diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us at hr.support.canada@bureauveritas.com if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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