Cortnee Hnatiuk
About Cortnee Hnatiuk
Cortnee Hnatiuk is a Junior Legal Metrologist at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in calibrations within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and has a background in biotechnology and applied arts.
Work at Government of Canada
Cortnee Hnatiuk has been employed as a Junior Legal Metrologist at the Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, she operates within an ISO 17025 accredited mass calibration laboratory. Her responsibilities include performing calibrations that ensure compliance with Measurement Canada standards. Hnatiuk is involved in the entire calibration process, from intake to certification, adhering to a laboratory quality management system (QMS). Her work contributes to the certification of mass standards utilized for inspecting devices in the Canadian marketplace.
Education and Expertise
Cortnee Hnatiuk studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she completed a Certificate in Pre-Health General Arts and Science from 2015 to 2016. She furthered her education by pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced from 2016 to 2019. During her studies, she gained proficiency in using advanced laboratory instruments, including GC-MS, GC-FID, FTIR, and HPLC, which are essential for her current role in legal metrology.
Background
Before her current position, Cortnee Hnatiuk worked in various roles that provided her with diverse experience. She was employed as an Underground Rock-breaker Operator and as a Mill Labourer at Evolution Mining in Red Lake, Ontario, for a total of six months in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, she served as a Research Participant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from 2018 to 2019, which further enriched her background in research and applied sciences.
Achievements
Cortnee Hnatiuk's work as a Junior Legal Metrologist includes significant contributions to the calibration and certification processes within her laboratory. Her involvement in ensuring compliance with Measurement Canada standards reflects her commitment to maintaining high-quality measurement practices. The skills she developed during her education and previous work experiences have equipped her to effectively handle the responsibilities of her current role.