Operations Documentation Lead

Saskatchewan Research Council; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) in Saskatoon, SK, is recruiting an Operations Documentation Lead to develop and maintain the plant's operational documentation framework, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations across commissioning, start-up, and ongoing activities.

The role collaborates with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, HSE, and vendors to deliver practical, compliant documents.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create and maintain operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience supporting readiness, commissioning, and start-up activities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SOPs for normal, abnormal, start-up, shutdown and emergency conditions.
• Create TOIs, alarm response guides, operating philosophies, rounds, checklists and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop handover tools, operational logs and operator support documentation.
• Coordinate reviews with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE and vendors; manage document control and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Chemical Eng/Process/Engineering Tech

Job description

With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada's second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment.

Overview

The Operations Documentation Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining the operational documentation framework that supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role works closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Health Safety and Environment (HSE), Commissioning teams, and equipment vendors to develop clear, practical documentation that enables operators to safely commission, start up, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down plant systems.

During Operational Readiness, the successful candidate will help build the facility's operational knowledge base and ensure documentation remains accurate, compliant, and aligned with the as-built facility throughout commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and ongoing operations.

Accountabilities

Operations Documentation

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for normal, abnormal, start-up, shutdown, and emergency conditions.
• Create Temporary Operating Instructions (TOIs), alarm response guides, operating philosophies, operator rounds, checklists, and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop shift handover tools, operational logs, and operator support documentation.
• Ensure all documentation reflects current operating practices and facility configuration.

Operational Readiness & Improvement

• Support commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up activities through development of operational documentation.
• Capture lessons learned and incorporate continuous improvements into procedures.
• Participate in readiness reviews and plant handover activities.
• Support operational standardization, process stability, troubleshooting tools, and operating decision-making frameworks.

Documentation & Training Support

• Coordinate technical reviews with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain document control, revision management, and regulatory compliance.
• Support operator training materials, competency assessments, and implementation of revised procedures.
• Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial operations, process engineering, commissioning, technical documentation, or related fields.
• Experience developing operating procedures, commissioning procedures, operating manuals, or technical documentation.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, or operational readiness activities is considered an asset.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments is an asset.

The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply is September 29, 2026.

As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.