Laboratory Supervisor

  • Regular/Permanent
  • Canada / Saskatchewan
  • In Office

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

In this dynamic role, you’ll have the opportunity to supervise personnel and delegate tasks ensuring adherence to procedures and quality standards while maintaining safety, under the guidance of the Chemist. You’ll analyze data, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with others to address complex challenges. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement and keep our lab running smoothly. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

 

Responsibilities include: 

·         Supervise and delegate activities to laboratory personnel, ensuring work is performed accurately and on schedule in accordance to established procedures and quality standards

·         Collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate meaningful insights and assist with making informed decisions

·         Uphold high safety and hygiene standards and conditions within the laboratory area

·         Oversee equipment operation, perform minor maintenance tasks and manage housekeeping duties

·         Troubleshoot and resolve problem areas, verify analytical accuracy, and perform instrument calibration under the guidance of the chemist

·         Analyze test data to maximize process efficiency. Proactively recommend or implement adjustments to ensure performance

·         Oversee records of analysis, equipment condition, and calibration

·         Foster effective communication and collaboration with the laboratory team, mill personnel, and cross shift

·         Collaborate and partner with other experts such as scientists and engineers to tackle complex results and problem solve across disciplines

·         Lead the development of new procedures and/or refine existing ones, providing advice and actionable recommendations to elevate lab operations

·         Actively demonstrate and promote safety and best practice lab standards, setting the benchmark for a safe and efficient work environment

 

Work Location & Schedule: 
·         McClean Lake
·         14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule
·         Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required

Benefits and advantages of working with us:
·       Competitive salary and benefits package
·       A welcoming environment and great co-workers
·       Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
·       Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
·       Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.


Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesdays

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
  • A welcoming environment and great coworkers 
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
  • Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
  • All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities. 

Ideal qualifications

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

·         Graduate of a recognized Chemical Laboratory Technology program or a University degree in Chemistry

·         10+ years of laboratory experience is preferred

·         Experience with XRF, ICP-MS and HPLC is required

·         Comfortable working in an industrial plant and laboratory environment

·         Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

·         Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification. 

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.  

Laboratory Supervisor

Ref: 2024-17558

Regular/Permanent

S0J3C0, McClean Lake

ORANO-BU-BATIMENT

Orano Canada Inc.

As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.

We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.

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