Supervisor, Laboratory Operations - Full Time (Nights)

at  LifeLabs

LifeLabs is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us.
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, LifeLabs has also been recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. The passion and commitment of over 6,000 diverse and innovative team members unites and motivates us to ensure our customers receive high quality tests and results that they can trust. Agile, customer-centred, caring and teamwork: we live these values every day in what we do to support our customers and healthcare providers, driving forward our vision of empowering a healthier you.

SUPERVISOR EXPERIENCE AN ASSET**

As a Supervisor, Lab Operations with a specific focus on High Volume Chemistry, you will be responsible for the achievement of goals and targets related to safety, quality, and cost-effective delivery of diagnostic services to assigned work groups. You will also be responsible for the efficient day to day operations of their assigned employee group, including planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and management of all employees assigned to them. This is a Full-Time role at Burnaby Reference Lab.

In this role you will:

• Attract and retain talent, including hiring, onboarding, and training, managing performance, coaching for improvement, and managing progressive discipline for direct reports in collaboration with their manager.
• Conduct performance management of their staff and ensuring accurate documentation of corrective actions taken

• Manage day to day operation of their area and generally plan to weekly or monthly cycles • Develop and approve employee schedules, sick time, vacation and leaves ensuring compliance with operational needs and company policies.

• Provide active leadership and development to all direct reports, ensuring all individual and team accountabilities are delivered upon.
• Identify, implement and manage to ensure continuous improvement in quality, safety, productivity, customer service and staff development.
• Demonstrate the ability to obtain the appropriate resources; work collaboratively with peers and support groups
• Participate in local Leadership Teams and provide timely and appropriate communication to area staff.
• Support a work environment of continuous improvement with safety as a priority.

The right person for this role will be focused on implementing business plans including setting objectives and targets, assisting in the development of strategies for integration of new business and leading projects.

Requirements:

• College Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technologist or equivalent education and experience

• Must have relevant recent experience, knowledge, and technical skills in the appropriate field • Recent Chemistry experience required

• Previous team lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Current registration with CSMLS
• 6 years laboratory experience or equivalent experience

Must have technical knowledge, proven people leadership skills and change management abilities. Must be a “self-starter” and able to create a positive employee relations climate, fostering common goals and teamwork.
This is an in-person role.
Hiring Range: 72,100 - 91,900
The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.
In this position, you will be eligible for Lifelabs annual bonus.

In this role you will:

• Attract and retain talent, including hiring, onboarding, and training, managing performance, coaching for improvement, and managing progressive discipline for direct reports in collaboration with their manager.
• Conduct performance management of their staff and ensuring accurate documentation of corrective actions take