Geotechnical Laboratory Manager
- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- posted 2 days ago
- permanent
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- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- $90,000 - $120,000 per year
- Permanent
- sectorEngineering
- reference numberHRYZPLDPROEN
job details
We are seeking for a Laboratory Manager to oversee an advanced geotechnical testing facility in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The lab specializes in soil and rock strength, compressibility, and permeability testing using state-of-the-art equipment. Leading a team of 15 engineers and technicians, the role focuses on lab operations, quality standards, equipment management, and project execution. Candidates should have significant experience in geotechnical testing, laboratory management, and team leadership. This senior position reports to the Chief Technical Officer and requires strong technical and organizational skills.
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IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are qualified to work in Canada. You must have in your possession your OPEN work permit or your permanent residence or you are a Canadian citizen.
Advantages
Competitive salary starting from 90,000$/year
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, Dental and Vision coverage
LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent work environment
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of lab testing projects, including quotes, proposals, budgets, execution, deliverables, and invoicing.
Supervise lab operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and proper handling of samples (shipping, receiving, storage, and disposal).
Oversee acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment.
Develop and manage staff training and professional development programs.
Implement a robust review process for all testing data.
Lead quality assurance initiatives.
Handle resource allocation, annual planning, and budgeting.
Define and execute the lab's strategic direction aligned with organizational goals.
Qualifications
10 to 15+ years of relevant professional experience with laboratory testing including laboratory management
Bachelor's degree in Geological/Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field or Certified Technician/Technology Diploma
Technical expertise and project management experience preferred
Highly developed leadership skills, previous experience in a supervisory role is considered an asset
Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively
Experience with construction, mining, pipeline, transportation, and/or consulting engineering
Experience with business management and operations
Experience with strategic and budget planning
Summary
Manon Gloutnez
Specialized Recruiting Consultant
Engineering - manufacturing and industrial
manon.gloutnez@randstad.ca
Please join my Linkedin network:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-gloutnez-32009979/
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
We are seeking for a Laboratory Manager to oversee an advanced geotechnical testing facility in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The lab specializes in soil and rock strength, compressibility, and permeability testing using state-of-the-art equipment. Leading a team of 15 engineers and technicians, the role focuses on lab operations, quality standards, equipment management, and project execution. Candidates should have significant experience in geotechnical testing, laboratory management, and team leadership. This senior position reports to the Chief Technical Officer and requires strong technical and organizational skills.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are qualified to work in Canada. You must have in your possession your OPEN work permit or your permanent residence or you are a Canadian citizen.
Advantages
Competitive salary starting from 90,000$/year
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, Dental and Vision coverage
LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent work environment
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of lab testing projects, including quotes, proposals, budgets, execution, deliverables, and invoicing. ...
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are qualified to work in Canada. You must have in your possession your OPEN work permit or your permanent residence or you are a Canadian citizen.
Advantages
Competitive salary starting from 90,000$/year
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, Dental and Vision coverage
LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent work environment
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of lab testing projects, including quotes, proposals, budgets, execution, deliverables, and invoicing. ...
Supervise lab operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and proper handling of samples (shipping, receiving, storage, and disposal).
Oversee acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment.
Develop and manage staff training and professional development programs.
Implement a robust review process for all testing data.
Lead quality assurance initiatives.
Handle resource allocation, annual planning, and budgeting.
Define and execute the lab's strategic direction aligned with organizational goals.
Qualifications
10 to 15+ years of relevant professional experience with laboratory testing including laboratory management
Bachelor's degree in Geological/Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field or Certified Technician/Technology Diploma
Technical expertise and project management experience preferred
Highly developed leadership skills, previous experience in a supervisory role is considered an asset
Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively
Experience with construction, mining, pipeline, transportation, and/or consulting engineering
Experience with business management and operations
Experience with strategic and budget planning
Summary
Manon Gloutnez
Specialized Recruiting Consultant
Engineering - manufacturing and industrial
manon.gloutnez@randstad.ca
Please join my Linkedin network:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-gloutnez-32009979/
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
show moreOversee acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment.
Develop and manage staff training and professional development programs.
Implement a robust review process for all testing data.
Lead quality assurance initiatives.
Handle resource allocation, annual planning, and budgeting.
Define and execute the lab's strategic direction aligned with organizational goals.
Qualifications
10 to 15+ years of relevant professional experience with laboratory testing including laboratory management
Bachelor's degree in Geological/Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field or Certified Technician/Technology Diploma
Technical expertise and project management experience preferred
Highly developed leadership skills, previous experience in a supervisory role is considered an asset
Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively
Experience with construction, mining, pipeline, transportation, and/or consulting engineering
Experience with business management and operations
Experience with strategic and budget planning
Summary
Manon Gloutnez
Specialized Recruiting Consultant
Engineering - manufacturing and industrial
manon.gloutnez@randstad.ca
Please join my Linkedin network:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-gloutnez-32009979/
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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