Regional Quality Assurance Manager

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Job Title: Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Burnaby

Basic Purpose:

Directs the Quality Assurance function for laboratories within an assigned region. Implements and maintains a quality assurance program that ensures laboratory data is accurate, precise, scientifically valid, legally defensible, and compliant with accreditation and certification requirements.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices to maintain accreditation standards and client requirements.

• Identify management system deviations and initiate corrective actions.

• Supervise and develop QA staff, including training, authorization, and record maintenance.

• Organize proficiency evaluations, internal audits, and method audits.

• Monitor PT performance and communicate deficiencies to Operations.

• Approve quality system documents and records.

• Report quality system performance and improvement opportunities to laboratory management.

• Liaise with clients and regulatory agencies regarding QA programs.

• Maintain expertise in CALA, SCC, MEQ, GMP, GLP, ISO/IEC 17025, and other accreditation standards.

• Manage annual budgets and monitor expenditures.

• Deliver quality presentations to clients and staff.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with company policies, ethics, and

health & safety requirements.

• Participate in audits, meetings, and other assigned duties.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems.

• Knowledge of CALA, Standards Council of Canada (SCC), MEQ, GMP, GLP, and

accreditation/certification standards.

• Laboratory quality assurance and quality control expertise.

• Budget planning and financial management skills.

• Audit management and regulatory compliance experience.

• Strong presentation, training, and facilitation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management documentation systems.

• Leadership and People Development

• Communication and Influencing

• Strategic Thinking

• Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Customer Focus

• Accountability

• Continuous Improvement

• Collaboration and Relationship Building

• Planning and Organizing

• Adaptability

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and quality assurance experience.

• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience.

• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience.

• Strong background in quality management systems, including ISO/IEC 17025.

• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating staff

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with regular exposure to laboratory environments.

• Frequent interaction with laboratory operations, clients, and regulatory bodies.

• Regular computer use, report preparation, and presentation delivery.

• Exposure to hazardous materials in laboratory settings; appropriate PPE and safety procedures

required.

• Ability to travel extensively, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.

Travel Requirements:

Frequent travel to laboratory locations, client sites, audits, meetings, and training sessions. Someout-of-town and overnight travel required.

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay. The salary for this role will be commensurate with skills / experience with a range of $105,000 - $115,000. Eligible to participate in Annual Incentive Plan.

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• STD & LTD Coverage
• Company RRSP match
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Professional Development