Co-op Student Lab Technician
Co-op Student Lab Technician
Location: Hardisty
Job status: Full Time Fixed Term
Department: Lab - Hardisty
Is this position safety sensitive: Yes
Apply today! Application deadline is June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm MST.
*This is a fixed term role running from Sept 2025 - Sept 2026.
At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.
Launch Your Career in Lab Science
Are you a science student looking to gain hands-on experience in a real-world lab? Whether you're in your first or second year of a chemistry-related program, this is your opportunity to work in a dynamic, safety-focused environment where your curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail will be valued and developed.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct routine lab analysis on petroleum products.
- Collect samples from across the terminal using a company vehicle.
- Support research and development (R&D) activities as directed by the lab team lead.
- Perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment and help keep the lab organized and well-stocked.
- Enter and review data with accuracy and attention to trends.
- Communicate clearly with team members and contribute to a safe, collaborative work environment.
- Follow all Gibson Energy safety and environmental policies.
What We’re Looking For
- Enrolled in or recently completed a chemistry-related post-secondary or technical program.
- First-year students welcome; second-year students preferred.
- Experience in any lab setting (school, co-op, or professional) is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, solves problems independently, and knows when to ask for help.
- Basic understanding of chemistry and lab instrumentation (e.g., Gas Chromatography).
- Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Able to identify trends in data and maintain accurate records.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License (GDL acceptable).
- Available for a 12–16 month term starting September 2025.
Schedule & Support
- 8-hour shifts on a rotating schedule: 7 days on, 3 days off, 5 days on.
- May include day or night shifts depending on coverage needs.
- A housing allowance may be available for the right candidate.
Working Conditions
- This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.
Why Hardisty?
Hardisty is a welcoming and tight-knit community located in east-central Alberta, offering a peaceful lifestyle with access to essential amenities. It’s within driving distance of larger centers like Wainwright (45 minutes), Camrose (1.5 hours), and Edmonton (just over 2 hours), making weekend trips or visits home easy to plan.
For students and early-career professionals, Hardisty and the surrounding towns—like Amisk, Hughenden, Irma, and Wainwright—offer a surprising mix of outdoor recreation and small-town charm.
You’ll find:
- Affordable living and potential housing support through a housing allowance.
- Outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping in nearby parks and lakes.
- Community events and local sports leagues that make it easy to meet people.
- Quiet, focused environment—ideal for those looking to gain experience and grow professionally without the distractions of a big city.
Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson
For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.
- Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future.
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.
- Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
- An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.
Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.
Gibson Energy operates through two main segments:
- Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
- Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.
Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.
Our Values, The Gibson Way
The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals.
The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!
- Contribute & Add Value Everyday
- Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
- Stay Focused & Open-Minded
- Work it Out & Do it Together
This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way
For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.
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