R&D Laboratory Supervisor

Toro-Group-of-Companie; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toro-Group-of-Companie in Vaughan, Ontario seeks an experienced R&D Laboratory Supervisor to lead the lab’s testing activities, support new product development, and provide technical expertise across the organization.

You will mentor the R&D Lab team, coordinate testing schedules, drive continuous improvement, and act as a technical resource for internal stakeholders while reporting on performance metrics. This role is based on-site in Vaughan with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building envelope manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience with product performance testing and industry standards.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, or supervise small technical teams.
• Experience coordinating laboratory testing or validation activities.
• Experience acting as a technical resource for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate R&D lab activities and testing schedules to support projects.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to the R&D Lab team.
• Support development of laboratory capabilities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support employee training and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a technical resource for internal stakeholders and junior staff.
• Monitor and report laboratory performance metrics and testing activities.
• Support product development through testing, evaluation, and analysis.
• Provide technical support on product performance and testing standards.
• Assist root cause investigations related to product, fabrication, quality, and field issues.
• Support projects that enhance testing capabilities, systems, processes and technologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Testing coordination

Lab supervision

Job description

388 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 0C3, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled R&D Laboratory Supervisor to support the operation and continuous improvement of our Research & Development Laboratory. This role will coordinate laboratory testing activities, support new product development initiatives, and provide technical expertise across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assigned R&D laboratory activities and testing schedules to support business and project requirements.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, technical direction, and mentorship to R&D Lab team.
• Support management in developing laboratory capabilities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support employee training, development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Act as a technical resource for internal stakeholders and junior team members.
• Monitor and report on laboratory performance metrics and testing activities.
• Support product development initiatives through testing, evaluation, and technical analysis.
• Provide technical support regarding product performance, testing standards, and investigation findings.
• Support root cause investigations related to product, fabrication, quality, and field performance issues.
• Support projects that improve testing capabilities, systems, processes, and technologies.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience within the window, curtain wall, building envelope, or related manufacturing industry.
• Experience with product performance testing and applicable industry standards.
• Prior experience providing technical leadership, mentoring team members, or supervising small technical teams.
• Experience coordinating laboratory testing or product validation activities.
• Experience acting as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually

388 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 0C3, Canada