Job Description

Supervisor, Laboratory and Controlled Substances

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced

Supervisor, Laboratory and Controlled Substances

to lead operations for two licensed teams, ensuring full compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements. This role is key to maintaining and executing the facility's waste analysis plan with precision and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead laboratory programs and activities, manage records, and provide technical support for equipment and data analysis tools. Perform detailed analysis of incoming samples and accurately document results both physically and digitally. Conduct bench studies (treatability tests) on waste materials and develop innovative, safe waste treatment methods. Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards. Manage and maintain laboratory inventory, including equipment, supplies, and analysis tools. Assess new samples for treatability and maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment. Ensure all work adheres to health, safety, and environmental requirements while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with operations and production personnel to support laboratory, sales, and process activities. Investigate and document discrepancies in incoming or outgoing materials. Review analytical data to verify compliance with disposal site and regulatory parameters. Participate in emergency response (ER) procedures as needed. Oversee receipt, storage, and disposal of controlled substances (including cannabis and precursors) in accordance with Health Canada regulations. Prepare all required documentation for controlled substance deliveries and maintain strict security and compliance standards. Coordinate audits and inspections, liaising directly with Health Canada when required.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, chemical engineering, medicine, dentistry, or a related discipline--or equivalent practical experience. 5-8 years of experience as a laboratory chemist. 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Familiarity with Canadian pharmaceutical or regulated industries is an asset. Willingness to gain knowledge of Cannabis Regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong safety knowledge and experience with laboratory equipment and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to wear a cartridge mask weekly and hold a valid driver's license. Experience with hand tools, hand trucks, or forklifts considered an asset.
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Superviseur - Laboratoire et Substances Controlees

Resume du poste :

Nous sommes a la recherche d'un

Superviseur - Laboratoire et Substances Controlees

pour diriger les activites de deux equipes autorisees et assurer la conformite complete aux exigences legislatives et reglementaires. Ce role est essentiel pour le maintien et la mise en oeuvre du plan d'analyse des dechets du site, tout en garantissant la rigueur, la securite et la conformite des operations.

Principales responsabilites :

Superviser les programmes et activites du laboratoire, gerer la tenue des dossiers et offrir un soutien technique pour l'equipement et les outils d'analyse de donnees. Effectuer l'analyse approfondie des echantillons entrants et consigner les resultats avec precision, tant sur support papier que numerique. Realiser des etudes de faisabilite (tests de traitement) sur les matieres residuelles et developper de nouvelles methodes de traitement securitaires et efficaces. Fournir un encadrement technique et assurer la conformite aux exigences reglementaires et aux normes de sante et securite. Gerer l'inventaire du laboratoire, y compris l'equipement, les fournitures et les instruments d'analyse. Evaluer la traitabilite de nouveaux echantillons et maintenir un environnement de travail propre et organise. S'assurer du respect des exigences en matiere de sante, securite et environnement, tout en favorisant l'amelioration continue. Collaborer etroitement avec les equipes d'operations, de production et de ventes pour soutenir les activites du laboratoire. Gerer et documenter les ecarts relatifs aux matieres entrantes et sortantes. Examiner les rapports analytiques afin de confirmer la conformite aux parametres reglementaires et aux sites d'elimination. Participer aux procedures d'intervention d'urgence (ER) lorsque requis. Superviser la reception, l'entreposage et la destruction des substances controlees (incluant le cannabis et les precurseurs) conformement aux reglements de Sante Canada. Preparer la documentation necessaire pour les livraisons de substances controlees et assurer la conformite et la securite des operations. Coordonner les inspections et audits, en agissant comme point de contact principal avec Sante Canada.

Exigences du poste :

Diplome postsecondaire en chimie, biochimie, pharmacologie, microbiologie, genie chimique, medecine, dentisterie ou discipline connexe, ou experience equivalente. Minimum de 5 a 8 ans d'experience a titre de chimiste de laboratoire. Experience en supervision ou en gestion (1 a 3 ans) souhaitee. Connaissance du secteur pharmaceutique canadien ou des industries reglementees (atout). Volonte d'acquerir une connaissance approfondie du Reglement sur le cannabis. Maitrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Solides competences en sante et securite et experience avec les equipements de laboratoire et la manipulation de dechets dangereux et non dangereux. Excellentes habiletes organisationnelles, analytiques et communicationnelles. Capacite de porter un masque a cartouche sur une base hebdomadaire et detenteur d'un permis de conduire valide. Experience avec les outils manuels, chariots ou chariots elevateurs (atout).
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Extended health care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

as a laboratory chemist: 6 years (preferred)
Language:

French (required)
Work Location: In person