Environmental Lab Supervisor

Tomlinson Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Ottawa is seeking a skilled Chartered Chemist to oversee laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in laboratory or hazardous waste management and strong knowledge of chemistry. This supervisory role involves ensuring safe processing of waste streams while providing technical support to the sales team. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in laboratory or hazardous waste management.
• Chartered Chemist designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry and hazardous waste treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff and oversee daily lab operations.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Verify and categorize waste stream characterization in compliance with Reg. 347.
• Provide technical expertise to the sales team regarding waste treatment and disposal options.
• Ensure quality control for all inbound and outbound waste streams.
• Oversee waste processing activities including bulking, blending, and neutralization.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of hazardous waste treatment

Chemistry expertise

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Chartered Chemist to lead our laboratory operations within the Industrial Waste Division. This is a working supervisor role and is ideal for a technically driven professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient processing of diverse waste streams.

Location: 5597 Power Rd.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff and oversee daily lab operations
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Verify and categorize waste stream characterization in compliance with Reg. 347
• Provide technical expertise to the sales team regarding waste treatment and disposal options
• Ensure quality control for all inbound and outbound waste streams
• Oversee waste processing activities including bulking, blending, and neutralization
• Amend manifests as required to reflect accurate waste characterization
• Source and negotiate optimal disposal solutions for various waste streams

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry (Chartered Chemist designation preferred) or Environmental Sciences with strong chemistry background
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in laboratory or hazardous waste management
• Strong knowledge of chemistry and hazardous waste treatment processes
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising technical staff

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family‑oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.