Kinectrics

Scientist- Analytical Chemistry

Toronto, ON

full time

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:

www.kinectrics.com The Opportunity Position: Scientist- Analytical Chemistry

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Radioactive Materials & Chemistry (RMC)

Reports to: Senior Director, RMC

Hours per week: 37.5

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

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Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.

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Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

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Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.

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Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.

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Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

If you want to work for a purpose-driven company where you’ll see the real impact of your work, apply today. Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact Technical Leadership and Operations:

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Lead and oversee analytical chemistry work in support of commercial laboratory services, with a focus on quality, safety, and client responsiveness.

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Provide technical expertise in method development, validation, and troubleshooting for a variety of chemical analyses used in nuclear and industrial applications.

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Support special R&D and investigation projects requiring advanced or non-routine analytical techniques.

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Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring safe work practices, efficient workflows, optimized instrument utilization, and adherence to client deadlines.

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Supervise and mentor laboratory staff as required, fostering a culture of performance, safety, and continuous learning.

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Maintain and enhance technical procedures, lab infrastructure, and instrumentation in alignment with ISO 17025 and internal quality systems.

Culture and Team Development:

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Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused laboratory culture that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Encourage open communication and teamwork among staff to support knowledge sharing and professional growth.

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Promote employee engagement, motivation, and development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.

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Lead by example in championing safety, ethical practices, and customer-centric values.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance:

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Uphold and improve laboratory quality assurance programs to meet ISO 17025 and client regulatory requirements.

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Promote a safety-first culture through leadership, training, and safe work planning; participate in audits, investigations, and corrective actions related to lab operations.

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Ensure accuracy, reliability, and traceability of data through rigorous documentation, review, and continuous improvement practices

Customer and Business Focus

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Act as a key technical liaison to internal and external clients, providing consultation, analytical insights, and responsive support.

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Deliver high-quality reports, interpretations, and recommendations that align with client expectations and business objectives.

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Identify and pursue opportunities to expand commercial services, including new capabilities, industries, or customer segments.

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Work with business development and leadership teams to build client relationships and contribute to proposals, bids, and strategic growth initiatives.

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Monitor market trends and emerging analytical needs, positioning the lab to respond with innovative solutions.

Operational Excellence and Innovation

+ Drive improvements in lab throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through lean practices, workflow optimization, and technology integration. + Lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at automating routine testing, improving sample handling, and reducing turnaround times without compromising safety or quality. + Stay current on developments in analytical chemistry, integrating relevant advancements to enhance the lab’s capabilities and competitiveness.

Essential Competencies What You Need to Succeed

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Demonstrated experience in analytical chemistry within a commercial laboratory environment, with a focus on operational performance and client delivery.

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Strong foundation in general chemistry principles and techniques, with working knowledge of both inorganic and organic chemistry.

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Hands-on experience with a wide range of analytical instrumentation and techniques, including gas chromatography (GC), ion chromatography (IC), inductively coupled plasma techniques (ICP-OES and ICP-MS), as well as classical wet chemistry methods such as titration, gravimetric analysis, and spectrophotometry. Demonstrated ability to apply these methods to complex sample matrices with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.

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Proven ability to develop and validate analytical methods, troubleshoot complex issues, and support technical decision-making.

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Deep commitment to laboratory safety, including experience promoting and maintaining safe work environments.

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Results-oriented mindset with a focus on process efficiency, customer satisfaction, and technical quality.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.

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Leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising technical staff in a high-performance setting.

Desirable (Asset) Experience

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Familiarity with radiochemistry, radiation detection methods (e.g., gamma spectrometry, LSC), or radiation protection practices.

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Understanding of quality and regulatory frameworks used in the nuclear industry (e.g., 10CFR50 Appendix B, CSA N286).

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Exposure to chemistry support for nuclear power plants, particularly CANDU station chemistry.

Education And Experience

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Master’s or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.

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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a commercial or applied laboratory setting.

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Demonstrated experience in laboratory operations, technical leadership, or method development preferred.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way. Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.