About the role#
This co-op position offers hands-on experience in a terminal laboratory environment. You will work alongside experienced personnel to support daily operations, including sample handling, routine testing, and equipment care. This role helps you build technical skills and provides insight into how laboratory data supports terminal operations and product quality.
What you'll do#
- Perform routine laboratory testing and analysis of terminal products under supervision.
- Handle sample receiving, preparation, labelling, documentation, retention, and disposal.
- Collect samples within the terminal according to safety and site procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of testing, observations, and lab activities.
- Manage routine housekeeping, inventory checks, and organization of laboratory supplies.
- Assist with preventative maintenance by completing basic cleaning and setup tasks.
- Follow safe work procedures and participate in EH&S programs.
- Support special projects, data entry, and procedure reviews as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary co-op program for chemistry, laboratory technology, chemical technology, environmental science, or engineering technology.
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts on a regular rotation, including weekends.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License or the ability to meet site requirements.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Interest in laboratory operations, petroleum testing, and quality control.
- Basic understanding of chemistry, lab safety, sample handling, and record keeping.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
- Experience with laboratory instruments, analytical testing, or gas chromatography is an asset.
Location & details#
- Locations: Hardisty, Alberta and Edmonton, Alberta.
- Term: Winter 2027 (12-month duration).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The role is safety sensitive and subject to background checks, including drug and alcohol testing and functional fitness testing.
About Gibson Energy
Gibson Energy operates as a liquids infrastructure company. It focuses on the storage, processing, and gathering of refined products and crude oil. The company maintains terminal assets in Alberta and Texas, along with a facility in Saskatchewan. Founded in 1953, it is based in Calgary and employs 715 people.
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