Laboratory Analyst - Asbestos Lab

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 Laboratory Supervisor, we are hiring Laboratory Analysts to join our specialized Asbestos Lab team in Mississauga, ON.

This is an opportunity to build deep technical expertise in a highly specialized field.

Working within a close-knit, self-contained team of five, you will be at the heart of our asbestos analysis operation.

You will be receiving building material samples from clients, preparing and analyzing them under polarized light microscopy, and reporting findings that directly inform environmental and safety decisions.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Mississauga laboratory, expected to work on-site 5 days a week during standard business hours. What's in it for you Technical mastery in a specialized field.

Asbestos analysis is a distinct and in-demand skill.

You will receive comprehensive training in polarized light microscopy and asbestos identification, building expertise that is both rare and highly valued across environmental consulting, construction, and regulatory industries.

Global organization, local team.

You will have the stability and resources of a world leader with operations in 140 countries and nearly 400,000 clients, combined with the tight-knit culture of a small, specialized team where your contributions are visible and valued every day.

Meaningful work with real-world impact.

Every sample you analyze contributes to protecting people from asbestos exposure in buildings and construction sites.

Your work supports environmental safety decisions that matter to communities across Ontario and beyond.

Supportive team environment.

Your colleagues are collaborative, approachable, and invested in each other's success.

You will be set up for success from day one with structured onboarding and ongoing mentorship from experienced analysts.

How you will make an impact Analyze building material samples.

You will prepare and analyze bulk samples for asbestos content using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and analyze air samples by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).

You will identify asbestos fibres, determine their optical properties, and report accurate percentage findings to clients.

Maintain accuracy and quality.

You will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) rigorously, perform quality control checks, and apply proper laboratory techniques to prevent mislabeling, sample mix-up, or cross-contamination.

Plan and organize daily work.

You will review LIMS summary reports to prioritize and manage your workload effectively, ensuring client turnaround time (TAT) requirements are consistently met.

Support laboratory operations.

You will perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with supply ordering, and participate in internal and external audits to uphold our accreditation standards.

Contribute to the team.

You will identify non-routine samples and escalate appropriately, provide general lab support, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

What you bring Education and/or experience.

A college diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience, one or more years in an analytical or scientific lab setting. Attention to detail and precision.

You take pride in accuracy.

Whether following a procedure, recording a result, or flagging an anomaly, you do not cut corners.

Your work is thorough and your documentation is reliable.

Comfort with focused, repetitive work.

A significant portion of your day will be spent at the microscope performing detailed analysis.

You are someone who finds satisfaction in that kind of methodical, precise work and can maintain concentration over long periods.

A collaborative, team-first attitude.

You work well in a small, close-knit team where everyone's contribution matters.

You are dependable, communicative, and willing to step in where needed.

Adaptability and a learning mindset.

You are a fast learner who picks up new techniques, procedures, and equipment quickly.

You are open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Assets.

Microscopy experience, particularly PLM or mineralogical microscopy, prior laboratory work, familiarity with LIMS, or knowledge of asbestos regulations in Ontario or other provinces.

Compensation This posting is for an existing vacancy The salary for this role is $19 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 express your interest in the role and share your experience. A virtual interview with the Laboratory Supervisor to discuss your technical experience, approach to analytical work, and how you would contribute to the team.

A final interview with the hiring team, as applicable.

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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