Outsourced Laboratory Supervisor

Bureau Veritas•Saskatoon, SK

4d•CA$75,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas Canada is seeking an Outsourced Laboratory (OSL) Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a laboratory located at a client mine site. This role involves supervising Mining Laboratory Analysts and performing routine tasks related to sample preparation, fusion, and XRF analyses. The ideal candidate will be a team player who values quality, service, and continuous improvement, aligning with Bureau Veritas' core values of being Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, and Open & Inclusive.

Requirements

Science degree, or diploma in science with relevant experience in a similar laboratory environment
Chemistry experience and superior understanding of chemistry principles
3+ years laboratory experience
At least 2-years’ experience in a leadership position
Proficient with MS Office software
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication
Problem solving
Teamwork
Strong time management and critical thinking skills
Data-driven decision making
Candidate will need to be based in Western Canada for ease of transport to site.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with XRF fusion and analysis is an asset.
Previous experience with minerals sample preparation is an asset.
Training in forklifts and manual handling practices are assets.
Experience with shift work and mine camp living.

Responsibilities

Supervising all laboratory operations including sample login, sample preparation, fusion process, XRF analysis, data validation & reporting.
Monitoring workload and shift activities to meet test deadlines and lab operations requirements.
Participating in employee management and employee training.
Maintaining, servicing, and upgrading lab equipment as needed.
Conducting QA/QC programs to validate XRF data and analytical methods.
Monitoring and troubleshooting analytical performance issues and documenting resolutions.
Preparing reference materials for calibration of instruments and keeping instruments within limits.
Assisting in managing lab consumables and inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for seamless lab operations.
Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements in various areas of the laboratory.
Providing input for KPI performance reports to client and BV senior management.
Leading a safety-first culture, ensuring all staff, contractors and visitors wear PPE and follow safety rules.
Assisting in complete incident investigation reports for any first aid injury, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Ensuring proper environmental compliance in waste disposal, dust control, and handling of hazardous materials.
Serving as BV’s alternate contact with client site personnel.
Participating in client or BV production meetings, as required.
Overseeing special projects as requested by client.
Working as part of a bigger team with other BV managers to continuously improve systems.
Proactive monitoring of analytical charts and other quality issues that may arise during routine sample analysis, with documented resolution to issues.
Ensuring compliance with all client site HSE/HR policies and procedures as well as BV Group Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the position.
Participating in safety tailgate meetings with staff regularly.
Participating in PPE audits.
Participating in monthly worksite inspections of their area.
Ensuring hazard assessments and critical task analyses are done within their area of responsibility.
Monitoring staff and holding them accountable for their individual safety performance.
Acting in a safe and professional manner and wearing appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensuring that all staff complete their workload on schedule and assisting as required.
Assisting with onboarding, training, providing both technical and safety training, scheduling, and conflict resolution, as required.
Ensuring technical and safety training is continuously updated and conducted for all employees.
Actively participating in hazard identifications and reporting.
Developing and maintaining a positive work environment.
Performing other duties as assigned from time to time.