Laboratory Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading testing and certification firm that values sustainability and quality. This role focuses on health, safety, and operational excellence within the Oil, Gas, and Chemicals industry. You will lead safety initiatives, manage incident investigations, and champion continuous improvement projects. With a strong emphasis on quality assurance, you will ensure compliance with ISO standards and support the development of lab personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safer and more interconnected world while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Communicate and meet HSE objectives, conduct monthly audits.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for unplanned events.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Management

Quality Assurance

Incident Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

ISO Standards

Job description

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Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, 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 complies with SGS’s standards 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.
• Willing to travel once a quarter to a nearby lab (travel expenses covered).
• ISO experience preferred.
• Union experience is mandatory.
• This position is on-site in Burnaby, BC; relocation is required.
• Salary Range: $45-$55 per hour.

Additional Information

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

Applicants must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This description provides a general overview; duties may be reassigned as needed.

Accommodations are available upon request during recruitment. Candidates applying for Canadian roles must be authorized to work in Canada.