Quality Supervisor

Saskatchewan Research Council; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible retirement options

Insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Robust safety program

Outstanding team environment

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) invites applications for a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality and Administrative team within Lab Services in Saskatoon. You will oversee the quality assurance program, drive audits, and coordinate continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

You will engage with staff and clients to address quality concerns, manage NCRs, and support new analytical method implementations while guiding documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible laboratory experience, including experience supporting or maintaining ISO 17025 accredited quality systems.
• Previous experience providing day-to-day work direction, coaching, training, or supervision to staff is considered an asset.
• Experience with analytical laboratory processes and method validation is considered an asset.
• Experience in geochemistry and uranium, rare earth element (REE), precious metals or base metals exploration industries is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems, quality documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Quality and Administrative team by setting priorities, assigning work, monitoring progress, coaching and supporting the effective delivery of the quality assurance and administrative services.
• Maintain and oversee the laboratory Quality Management System.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, proficiency testing programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality documentation, standard operating procedures, records, and reporting requirements are current, accurate, and effectively maintained.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, employees, technical staff, and clients to address quality concerns, resolve operational quality issues, and promote consistent application of quality requirements across laboratory activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and oversee the management of non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action logs, and risk registers.
• Support the implementation of new analytical methods, laboratory processes, and instrumentation.
• Provide quality-related guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with business development activities, client retention initiatives, and promotion of laboratory services.
• Support operational planning, resource coordination, performance monitoring, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Quality management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Quality documentation systems

Microsoft Office

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 Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Research and Technology Division – Lab Services has an opening for a Quality Supervisor. This position will maintain and monitor the application of a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and client requirements. This role provides leadership to the Quality and Administration team, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and works closely with laboratory staff and clients to promote quality and operational excellence.

Accountabilities

• Provide leadership to the Quality and Administrative team by setting priorities, assigning work, monitoring progress, coaching and supporting the effective delivery of the quality assurance and administrative services.
• Maintain and oversee the laboratory Quality Management System.
• Coordinate internal and external audits,proficiencytesting programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality documentation, standard operating procedures, records, and reporting requirements are current,accurate, and effectivelymaintained.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, employees, technical staff, and clients to address quality concerns, resolve operational quality issues, and promote consistent application of quality requirements across laboratory activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and oversee the management of non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action logs, and risk registers.
• Support the implementation of new analytical methods, laboratory processes, and instrumentation.
• Provide quality-related guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assistwith business development activities, client retention initiatives, and promotion of laboratory services.
• Support operational planning,resource coordination,performance monitoring, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible laboratory experience, including experience supporting or maintaining ISO 17025 accredited quality systems.
• Previous experience providing day-to-day work direction, coaching, training, or supervision to staff is considered an asset.
• Experience with analytical laboratory processes and method validation is considered an asset.
• Experience in geochemistry and uranium, rare earth element (REE), precious metals or base metals exploration industries is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems, quality documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance quality, operational, and client-service requirements.
• Ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of quality and accountability.

The chosen candidate will 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 August 28, 2026.

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