Overview
Supervisor, Laboratory Operations Jobs in Surrey, Canada at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
Position: Supervisor, Laboratory Operations, Contract
For over 50 years, Life Labs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab, and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through Life Labs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At Life Labs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer‑centered approach. As part of this commitment, Life Labs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.
We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
Please note this is a 12+ months contract with a possibility of extension based on business needs
Job Title:
Supervisor, Laboratory Operations
Reports to:
Manager, Laboratory Operations
Vacancy status:
This posting is for an existing position.
Status:
Fulltime Contract, 12+ months
Location:
CCB/SRL
Purpose of the Role
As a Supervisor, Lab Operations with a specific focus on the Surrey Reference Laboratory (CCB), 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 your assigned employee group, including planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and management of all employees assigned to you.
Vacancy status:
This posting is for an existing position.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- 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.
- A focus on implementing business plans including setting objectives and targets, assisting in the development of strategies for integration of new business and leading projects.
What You Will Bring To
The Role
- College Diploma – Medical Laboratory Technologist or equivalent education and experience
- Must have relevant recent experience, knowledge, and technical skills in the appropriate…
Title: Supervisor, Laboratory Operations
Company: LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
Location: Surrey, Canada
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