Laboratory Manager

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Health, Safety, and Environment Manager, where you will champion safety initiatives and operational performance. This role involves leading investigations, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and driving continuous improvement projects. With a focus on analytical chemistry and management experience, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. If you are passionate about safety and quality in the Oil, Gas, and Chemicals industry, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in Oil, Gas, and Chemicals industry.
• Knowledge in analytical chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for unplanned events.
• Develop work schedules and coordinate external analysis.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Management Experience

ISO Compliance

Union Experience

Behavior Based Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

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Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Communicate and meet HSE objectives, conduct monthly audits, and manage safety meetings.
• Behavior Based Safety (BBS): Deploy and utilize BBS programs daily, including Behavior Based Observations, Field Level Risk Assessments, and Near Miss recording.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations and root cause analysis for unplanned events, and develop Lessons Learned with coordinators.
• Operational Performance: Communicate and meet operational objectives, support coordinators and lab personnel, and identify and implement improvements.
• Scheduling and Timesheets: Develop work schedules, review and approve timesheets, and coordinate external analysis.
• Equipment Maintenance: Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance plan for lab equipment, and monitor performance and repairs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with SGS quality systems (ISO), review key quality data, and develop corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion projects like 5S, Kaizens, and waste reduction, and ensure OGC Core audits are carried out.
• Training and Compliance: Ensure training aligns with SGS and client best practices, support employees' personal development, and ensure work is performed according to SGS’s compliance requirements and Code of Integrity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in analytical chemistry; Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience in the Oil, Gas, and Chemicals industry or related fields.
• Willingness to travel once a quarter to a nearby lab; travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• ISO experience preferred.
• Union experience is required.
• This position is on-site at the laboratory.
• Salary Range: $45-$55 per hour.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

This job description is a general overview and does not restrict the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed. Accommodations are available upon request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants for Canadian positions must be authorized to work in Canada.