Operations Manager _ Eurofins Environment testing Canada, Inc

Eurofins; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Ottawa is seeking a senior operations leader to plan and implement budgets for the business unit, ensuring profitability, sustainability and growth across staffing, sales, IT projects and equipment decisions.

The role requires at least 10 years in a lab, 5+ in supervision, a background in Chemistry/Life Sciences or Engineering, and strong leadership, quality, safety and costing knowledge; bilingual English/French is a plus. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role at Eurofins.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in a laboratory environment.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with laboratory instruments (IC, ICP/MS, GC/MS, GC/ECD).
• Experience developing a budget and understanding P&L/balance sheet.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 implementation in a lab.
• Bilingual French/English would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a budget to ensure profitability, sustainability and growth for the BU.
• Strategic staffing, sales and promotion, IT projects, equipment selection and purchasing.
• Design, implement and enforce procedures to promote services and deliver quality analytical work.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and staff, and environmental protection measures.
• Provide guidance to corporate management and monitor safety and quality programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and adhere to Quality System requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Communication

Quality Assurance

Safety training

Analytical skills

Project management

Bilingual French/English

Education

University degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences/Engineering

Master's or PhD asset

College Diploma in Chemistry/Life Sciences/Engineering

Tools

IC

ICP/MS

GC/MS

GC/ECD

Budgeting software

Job description

Company Overview

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1 000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Plan and implement a budget that will ensure the profitability, sustainability and growth of the BU's including but not limited to:

• Strategic staffing
• Sales and promotion
• IT Projects
• Strategic selection of equipment
• Purchasing
• Use of internal and external sources
• Competitiveness

Design, Implement and Enforce Procedures

• To promote the services of the Company
• Provide accurate services according to the goals and criteria set by corporate management
• Provide quality‑controlled analytical and professional services
• Provide efficient and cost effective services without compromising the morale or safety of the company's staff
• To optimise, improve and maintain facilities, equipment and processes
• Ensure the safe operation of equipment, vehicles and tools as well as the use of chemicals and other dangerous goods
• Environmental protection and due diligence including solid and liquid waste minimisation, waste handling, storage and disposal

Other Duties, Including

• Responsible for Health & Safety, Quality Assurance for Core Services
• Monitor the activities of internal committees especially the Joint Health & Safety Committee
• Provide support, guidance and knowledge to the President and other corporate managers
• Enforce the corporate policies and procedures set out by the Finance, HR, QA, IT, and Marketing departments
• Participate in activities which will increase the viability of the company and assist in the marketing of the corporation's services
• Conduct yearly performance evaluations for direct reports
• Follow the Quality System as documented in the Quality Manual
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in a laboratory environment, with at least 5 years acting in a supervisory role.

Education

University Degree (Master degree or Ph.D considered an asset) or a college Diploma (preferably in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering).

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of most (if not all) laboratory performed methods
• Experience working with instruments used in the laboratory (eg. IC, ICP/MS, GC/MS, GC/ECD, etc.)
• Experience developing a budget
• Understanding of a profit/loss statement and balance sheet
• Understanding of statistical analysis
• Knowledge of corporate policies and services
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and its application within the laboratory

Training

• Conflict resolution training is an asset
• WHMIS and Safety training
• Financial training
• Internal auditor training is an asset

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Management skills

Other Considerations

• Bilingual (French/English) would be considered an asset
• Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required

Additional Information

Permanent position

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Accommodation

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.