Laboratory assistant

Last updated on February 24, 2025

BC Public Service laboratory assistants perform analytical tests where the procedures are routine and the reading is straightforward.

They:

  • Maintain clerical records in the laboratory
  • Operate complex analytical equipment under direction
  • Prepare samples for testing by senior staff
  • Weigh and measure substances
  • Prepare chemical solutions

Laboratory assistant 9

Review grid level 9 pay rates for this position.

Applicable job codes
  BCGEU
Job code 623202
Salary plan GEU
Bargaining unit code 3

Laboratory assistant 11 (inactive)

Review grid level 11 pay rates for this position.

Applicable job codes
  BCGEU
Job code 623203
Salary plan GEU
Bargaining unit code 3

Note: Per the 19th Main Public Service Agreement, the employer and the BCGEU have jointly agreed that, effective April 1, 2022, the point band range for Grid 11 will be amalgamated with the point band range for Grid 12.

As a result of this decision, Grid 11 will no longer be used and all employees who are currently at the Grid 11 level will be moved over to their same classification at the Grid 12 level.

Laboratory assistant 12

Review grid level 12 pay rates for this position.

Applicable job codes
  BCGEU
Job code 623203
Salary plan GEU
Bargaining unit code 3