Job Description

Description
Position at Dynacare
Job Posting: Manager, Microbiology (Permanent Full-Time)
Where YOU work, makes a difference.
Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It's an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We're evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Are YOU our next Manager, Microbiology?
The Manager, Microbiology is accountable for the operation of the Microbiology Department in accordance with Dynacare's Strategic and Operating Plans. This includes operational management at the employee, administrative and technical levels. Primary functions include ensuring strong, positive employee relations, excellence and quality, efficient utilization of resources and budget implementation. Foster a culture of quality and internal and external customer service by developing and initiating programs and policies that consistently promote service, quality and customer satisfaction.
Status: Permanent Full-time
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Workstyle: 100% onsite
Location: Kelowna, BC
Internal Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

• Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
• Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
• Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
• Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
• Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU will make a difference:

• Develop, maintain and foster an environment of positive employee relations and strong teamwork while working in compliance with established human resources policies and practices
• Provide managerial leadership to direct reports
• Manage compliance; collection, preparation, and analysis of departmental reports and statistics
• Responsible for the scientific and technical functioning of the department
• Ensure appropriate methodology and equipment are in place and assists in developing new method or changes in existing methods
• Accountable for monitoring a quality control program as per established guidelines
• Reviews and interprets QA results, acts to correct any potential violations and recommends corrective action where appropriate
• Manage department requirements; this includes staffing, training, performance evaluation, coaching and recognition
• Encourage trust and open communication by addressing staff concerns and inquiries by investigating and addressing employee issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Assist with the communication of information in a concise and timely manner to all staff regarding policy changes and other pertinent issues
• Recommend, implement and monitor departmental procedures, policies and standards
• Effective management of Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance and legislative requirements
• Manage the departmental business planning and goal development process, including developing and executing a one-year business plan
• Develop, recommend and implement strategies, plans and continuous improvement programs that align with the business goals and support the function, department and company objectives

What YOU bring to the role:

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and processes for providing customer satisfaction. This includes meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of processes
• In-depth knowledge of statistics and management reports
• Undergraduate degree or specialization in a health care field or equivalent experience related to the position
• Experience in planning, preparing, and devising work schedules
• Experience in applying project management principles and techniques
• 6 to 8 years of previous managerial experience and demonstrated increased responsibility in a clinical environment demonstrating readiness for a management role

Working conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Medical laboratory environment

At Dynacare, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly.
Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.
Dynacare has been a "Top Employer" for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we're proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care - we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada's health and wellness solutions leader.
Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.
In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.

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