Laboratory Supervisor - Energy Minerals

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

Job summary

A leading global testing and certification company located in Delta, Canada, is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor. This role involves supervising laboratory activities, ensuring quality standards, and developing new methods. Ideal candidates should have 8+ years in geochemical analysis, proven leadership skills, and proficiency with software tools. The position offers competitive compensation of $35 to $40 per hour along with significant health benefits.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Enhanced Paid time off benefits

RRSP Program Eligibility

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a minerals/geochemical analysis related field.
• 1 – 3 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good management practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all activities and staff within the laboratory.
• Schedule workflow throughout the department to meet quality standards.
• Develop new laboratory methods in response to client/market needs.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a Science related program

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• This position will supervise all activities and staff within the laboratory.
• Schedule the workflow throughout the department by meeting turnaround and quality standards.
• Solve all day-to-day process and technical problems.
• Report customer results.
• Schedule workflow through the department so that client deadlines are met in a timely fashion, monitor throughput and performance.
• Monitor and maintain lab QC standards. Responsible for the quality of all data released by the department.
• Solve day to day production and process problems within the department.
• Work in partnership with Lab Manager and assistant Lab supervisor to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
• Plan and initiate procedures and systems necessary to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the company quality program.
• Calculate and report final customer results.
• Review and sign certificates and reports of analysis.
• Develop new laboratory methods in response to client/market needs.
• Accountable for maintaining production and quality targets, and ensuring optimum staff levels to achieve production, quality and financial targets.
• Ensuring each person within their responsibility has undergone an orientation and has sufficient knowledge for their safety and health while at work.
• Ensuring that each person has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
• Directly responsible for ensuring all safety equipment is in place on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Geology, Mineralogy or Chemical Engineering etc.) is a strong asset.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a minerals/geochemical analysis related field.
• 1 – 3 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in supervising small technical teams, ideally including supervising people in a minerals related laboratory.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good management practices.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Having a valid and up-to-date passport as travel to other international SGS and client locations could be required.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.

Additional Information

Compensation: $35 to $40 per hour / 40 hours per week.

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Enhanced Paid time off benefits
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such 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 and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.