Laboratory Supervisor – Montreal, QC

1.         GENERAL DESCRIPTION of RESPONSIBILITY

            1.1       Through delegation from the Laboratory Manager, and in a safe, legal, and ethical manner, the Laboratory Supervisor oversees the routine analysis, testing, and other handling of samples, thus insuring the accurate and timely collection and reporting of information to clients.

2.         SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

            2.1.      To communicate, monitor, and enforce laboratory safety and housekeeping practices.

            2.2       To organize and prioritize the laboratory work.

            2.3       To assist in, or conduct, investigations of discrepancies to resolve problems with clients, and to inform Management of required corrective action.

            2.4       To maintain communication with clients and Management regarding status of samples.

            2.5       To communicate with Management regarding routine needs of the Laboratory.

            2.6       To oversee the activities of shipping, receiving, sample retention, and sample disposal.

            2.7       To provide objective input into Technicians’ performance reviews.

            2.8       To assist in the training efforts of the Company.

            2.9       To maintain an awareness of the abilities and personality of each technician.

            2.10     To carry out the above responsibilities, and others which may be assigned, in a safe and ethical manner, and in a fashion which demonstrates support for the Company’s Quality Policy, Business Ethics Policy, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgement, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.

3.         SUPERVISION EXERCISED

            3.1       Through delegation, the Laboratory Supervisor carries the functional authority of the Laboratory Manager in regard to supervision of Technicians in the routine, day to day operation of the Laboratory.

4.         SUPERVISION RECEIVED

            4.1       Reports administratively and functionally to the Laboratory Manager, and functionally to the Area Laboratory Manager.  Works cooperatively with all Local, Area, and Regional departments in the provision of routine laboratory services. 

5.         QUALIFICATIONS

            5.1       The Laboratory Supervisor is expected to be competent in the routine operation of a petroleum testing laboratory, to have at least 1 year of practical laboratory experience, and to have at least a high school education.

5.2       The Laboratory Supervisor must be physically able to do the work required.

            5.2       The Laboratory Supervisor should have a positive attitude, a high tolerance for job pressure and long hours, and the ability for working and communicating with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds.

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com)

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Bilingualism is needed for this role as the incumbent would need to deal with internal and external clients and employee’s that work outside of Quebec.