Sample Receiver 1 (Lab Tech)

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 Supervisor, Sample Logistics, we are hiring Sample Receivers to join our environmental laboratory in Mississauga.

As a Sample Receiver, you will play an essential role in the first stage of the laboratory testing process, ensuring environmental samples are accurately received, documented, and prepared for analysis.

You will inspect incoming submissions, verify documentation, enter information into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), label samples, and organize them for storage and testing.

This is an on-site position requiring accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to balance physical work with computer-based tasks in a fast-moving environment.

This contract role is based in our Mississauga laboratory and is expected to work on-site five days per week, Monday to Friday, 12:00 p.m.

• – 8:30 p.m OR Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
• – 8:30 p.m.

on weekdays and Saturday morning shift.

What's in it for you Build experience in a laboratory environment.

Whether you come from retail, hospitality, warehousing, logistics, or another fast-paced setting, you'll receive training on our laboratory processes and gain exposure to environmental testing within a global organization.

Be the foundation of quality.

Every sample that enters our laboratory begins with your work.

Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help ensure the integrity of testing results that our clients rely on.

Join a collaborative team.

You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who value teamwork, safety, and supporting one another to meet daily priorities while maintaining high quality standards.

How you will make an impact Receive and verify samples.

You will receive environmental samples from clients and couriers, record sample temperatures, review Chain of Custody (COC) documentation for completeness, and ensure submissions are prioritized to meet laboratory turnaround times.

Inspect and prepare submissions.

You will unpack coolers, verify sample contents against documentation, identify discrepancies, apply barcode labels, and organize samples for storage while maintaining sample integrity throughout the receiving process.

Maintain accurate records.

You will enter sample information into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), create laboratory jobs, scan supporting documentation, and ensure accurate, complete records that support downstream laboratory testing.

Maintain a safe and organized workspace.

You will follow established SOPs and safety procedures, recognize submissions requiring special handling, maintain clean work areas, and contribute to a safe, efficient, and well-organized receiving department.

Support the team.

You will communicate issues promptly, assist other departments when needed, participate in team meetings, and contribute ideas that improve quality, efficiency, and customer service.

What you bring The attention to detail.

You enjoy work that requires accuracy and consistency.

You can carefully review information, identify discrepancies, and ensure details are correct before moving work forward.

The technical aptitude.

You are comfortable using computers for data entry and learning new systems.

Experience using inventory, warehouse, or data management software is an asset but not required.

The organization skills.

You can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality, even when work volumes increase throughout the day.

The problem-solving skills.

You use good judgment, think critically, and know when to ask questions if something doesn't look right.

The physical capability.

You are comfortable standing and walking throughout an eight-hour shift, regularly moving and unpacking sample coolers, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

A science background is helpful but not required.

We welcome candidates with experience in fast-paced environments such as retail, hospitality, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or customer service.

Compensation This posting is required to meet our seasonal capacity.

The salary for this role is $17.60 per hour. 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.

A 30-minute in-person interview with the Supervisor and members of the Sample Reception team, focused on your experience, attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and availability for the required shift.

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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