Lab Manager

Summary: 

GFL Environmental Services is focused on reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and  maximizing value from industrial waste with customers in a broad range of industry  sectors. At the North Vancouver Refinery, we specialize specifically in oil recycling. 

As a key member of GFL’s North Vancouver Refinery team, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and oversight of the plant laboratory and quality control management. As Lab Manager the role will serve as the technical expert for Used Oil, Refinery Products and Blend specifications including industry liaison with additive counterparties. Working with the broader refinery team, technical teams and supply chain teams, the role has a strong emphasis on operational excellence that will strive on creating a culture focused on continuous improvement and efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, and planning environment relied upon for the day-to-day and month-over-month effective planning, coordination, and decision making in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. 

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our North Vancouver Oil Refinery. The regular work schedule consists of 8-hour days between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Candidates must be willing and able to work shifts, evenings and Weekend on-call as assignments are determined by operational needs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages all aspects of laboratory facility operations, including scheduling of work and productivity, efficiency, cost control, preventative maintenance, housekeeping and full compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures analytical reports are accurate and precise, are delivered in a timely manner and archived appropriately, including interpretation of analytical results and recommendations for improvement / correction.
• Responsible for development and implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures including technical liaison for sales with respect to customer complaints and our ISO 9001 adherence
• Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers (vendors, additive manufacturers, etc.).
• Management of laboratory 5-year plans, strategic plans with growth-oriented outcomes for laboratory operations and associated capital purchase projects.
• Ensures and delegate the ordering, tracking and maintaining inventory of day-to-day laboratory supplies is completed as required.
• Technical support on assigned projects.
• Provides input for product and process enhancements.
• Management of the lubricant blended product program.
• Management of governmental reporting requirements.
• Participation in relevant industry stakeholder meetings, conferences and symposia (travel may be required).
• MSDS / SDS management for the laboratory and branch.
• Leads and develops staff - includes responsibility for recruitment of new employees, setting objectives, evaluating performance and expectations, coaching, development of their career path and ensuring adequate training is provided.
• Develop and nurture relationships with peers in other internal departments and their customers.
• Ensures that results, reports & product release forms are completed, recorded and distributed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Maintains a good general knowledge of the refinery process, the products and the customers.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience, Qualifications and Education 

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Chemistry, Industrial Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• 3+ years of experience in a production or operations role, preferably in oil re-refining, lubricants, petroleum, or chemical processing.
• Strong understanding of refinery operations, process flow, and quality control principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., environmental, safety, and hazardous materials handling).
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate across teams. 
• Self-starter capable of independent action and decision making.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible to work extended hours. 

Why Join GFL?

• Work for one of the fastest-growing environmental firms in North America.
• Competitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future. 
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits—with premiums fully covered by GFL.
• A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where "Green For Life" is more than just a slogan.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon  successful completion of required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.