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Laboratory Technician

Truro, NS · On-site

CA$26.04/hr

Previous lab or food science experience will be considered an asset. An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and ...

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Do workers at Agropur get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
96% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does Agropur pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At Agropur, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
100% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Agropur affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Agropur?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Agropur worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Agropur workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Agropur workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Agropur?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Agropur managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Agropur spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Agropur?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at Agropur good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
91% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Agropur feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Agropur get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Agropur?

Some people feel stressed here.
45% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Agropur enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Agropur recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
68% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Agropur?

Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Agropur?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 68% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think Agropur’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
70% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Agropur is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
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Laboratory Technician

Agropur Cooperative

Truro, NS • On-site

CA$26.04/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Job Type:Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

This position covers sick and vacation time for other employees, weekend coverage, AND any additional hours required based on production demands. Individuals must be prepared to carry out any required shift work. This includes flexibility to work on evening, backshift, weekend and holiday shifts. The hours of work are not guaranteed, however, 20-30 hours per week will typically be available during peak production periods.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

  • Starting wage of $26.04

  • Benefits package after 30 days of work

  • On site parking

  • Work equipement provided

What you'll be responsible for each day:

  • Gathering samples from production floor for product testing;

  • Testing samples for compliance;

  • Preparing media for plating samples;

  • Plating samples for incubation and reading them when appropriate;

  • Completing all documentation required for testing product sampling and the verification of results;

  • Ensuring good manufacturing practices and procedures are followed as outlined in our written HACCP plan.

  • Conducting product monitoring checks and completing product evaluations

  • Conduct pre-operational activities (visual inspection, food contact surface swabbing)

The individual who will own this role

  • Post-secondary education, technology or sciences preferred, or enrollment in a science related discipline;

  • Ability to consistently follow precise procedures, possess excellent hand eye co-ordination, be a self-starter;

  • Ability to effectively communicate and work well with others;

  • A strong commitment to occupational health and safety standards and procedures;

  • Previous lab or food science experience will be considered an asset.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.