Job Description

Company DescriptionWe are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• Ensure systems and processes are in place to drive safety and environmental performance by each workgroup and actively participate.
• Clearly communicate goals around safety (KPI's) and operating performance and ensure they are understood by Site Leaders and employees.
• Lead Operations team to a zero recordable and near-miss incident approach using SGS and/or customer safety program.
• Accountable for achieving the communicated budget in terms of Revenue and Local Contribution for his defined territory.
• Participate in the preparation of the business plans for the region to achieve annual budgets and OGC Services strategic/business plans accordingly.
• Oversee the overall Operational Quality and ensure consistency throughout the sites.
• Ensure that training is being conducted in alignment with SGS and customer's best practices including auditing of records and informal participation in employee qualification process.
• Ensure compliance, adherence and administration of the Collective Agreement. Will be required to attend Labour Management and Grievance Meetings.
• Lead, coach and develop a safety, quality driven and business-orientated team.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.

Note: This position will be based in Alberta.QualificationsRequired:

• Education: University Degree (Bachelor's) in Business, or related field.
• Experience: Over 10 years related experience.
• Up to 50% travel required - primarily within Western Canada.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing required pre hire and occasionally required prior to site visits.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Previous experience in a consulting function with financial/budget responsibilities would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of another language besides English. French is an asset.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills..
• Possess ability to generate a clear, elaborate, strategic vision.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer & business software, along with information management applications (ex. MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

Additional InformationSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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