Laboratory Manager - Ste-Foy, QC

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do?

Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Benefits

On-the-job training Competitive salary Competitive benefits RRSP with employer contribution Bonus Employee discounts Free parking

Bureau Veritas Montreal is looking for a Laboratory Manager to join our environmental laboratory in Ste-Foy, QC

Your main responsibilities are :

• Provide technical expertise to laboratory staff;
• Problem-solve solutions (technical, financial and human) in order to make the company more effective and competitive;
• Ensure application of strategic plans;
• Develop and nurture ongoing relationship with Customer Service and its customers - work to anticipate their needs and how best Bureau Veritas can meet and exceed their expectations;
• Act as a positive change agent in supporting Bureau Veritas new initiatives (operational and cultural);
• Provide a sage and healthy environment for staff and customers - ensure that required training is available and certificates up-to-date;
• Develop and defend section's operating and capital budget;
• Track and justify expenditures - creates ways to optimize financial resources;
• Develop a strong and supportive relations with the General Manager - submit regular reports and suggestions for improvement on strategic and operational issues / concerns;
• Develop and nurture strong communication channels with peers in the regions and corporate partners;
• Ensure adherence to Bureau Veritas policies, ISO certification and Partners in Safety membership;
• Ensure adherence to Bureau Veritas health and safety policies and practices.

You are an ideal candidate if you :

• Have a B. Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent;
• Have 6 to 8 years of experience in laboratory environment of which 4 at a leadership level;
• Have excellent up-to-date knowledge of laboratory process and automation;
• Are fully bilingual (English / French);
• Have skills in customer service, mentoring, coaching, open communication, analytical, presentation, and overall highly-developed leadership skills;
• Are dynamic, energetic and motivated.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s idea, knowledge, perspectives, approaches, and styles to maximize business success.

Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds, and beliefs.

Our purpose : shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks, and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness , we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark; in shaping a world of trust.