Civil - Geotechnical, Laboratory Manager

GeoWorld; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fredericton, NB is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee their advanced geotechnical laboratory. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in laboratory management and geotechnical testing. Responsibilities include managing testing project delivery, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team of engineers and technicians. The position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

LTD, Life, and Business Travel Insurance

Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements

Professional development and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of relevant professional experience with laboratory testing including laboratory management.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Technical expertise and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab testing project delivery including quoting, proposals, budgeting, and invoicing.
• Coordinate acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment.
• Oversee training programs and continuing professional development of laboratory staff.

Skills

Laboratory management

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

This position is in-office and is based in Fredericton, NB.

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has Canadian offices located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Fredericton, Halifax, and offices in Golden (Colorado, USA), Nashville (Tennessee, USA), Santiago (Chile), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane (Australia).

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team. We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is looking for a Laboratory Manager to help lead our Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory in Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada). BGC’s advanced laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility that has established itself as the world leading consulting laboratory for characterization of the geotechnical properties of soil and rock. BGC’s laboratory specializes in strength, compressibility, and permeability testing of soil, and strength testing of rock. Our testing equipment includes soils index testing, cyclic dynamic simple shear, servo-controlled fully automated triaxial, automated oedometer systems, and rock triaxial and direct shear machines.

The laboratory team comprises approximately 15 highly skilled engineers and technicians with a passion for delivering high quality testing for some of the world’s most complex geotechnical projects. The team is looking for a dedicated senior manager with experience in geotechnical testing and laboratory management.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), the successful candidate will provide senior leadership and oversee the operations of the lab while practicing our values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity. This position is based in our Fredericton, NB office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab testing project delivery including quoting, proposals, budgeting, project execution, deliverables, and invoicing
• Oversee lab operations including scheduling, sample chain of custody including sample shipping / receiving, storage, and disposal
• Coordinate acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment
• Oversee training programs and continuing professional development of laboratory staff
• Oversee comprehensive review system of all laboratory testing data
• Lead initiatives to maintain high quality standards
• Resource management, annual planning, budgeting
• Setting and executing strategic direction for the lab in line with organizational and laboratory team goals

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• 10 to 15+ years of relevant professional experience with laboratory testing including laboratory management
• Undergraduate degree in Geological / Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field or Certified Technician / Technology Diploma
• Technical expertise and project management experience
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills

Desired Education, Experience & Competencies

• Registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng.), professional geoscientist (P.Geo.), or Professional Technician (P.Tech.)
• Experience with construction, mining, pipeline, transportation, and / or consulting engineering
• Experience with business management and operations
• Experience with strategic planning

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing: To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and / or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Driver’s License: BGC requires that employees have a valid driver’s license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination: BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requiresthat you have a current passport for this position.

Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees the following :

• Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity / Paternity leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

BGC strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and