About the Position

We're looking for a Branch Manager to lead our Geochemistry Sample Preparation facility in Whitehorse, Yukon. In this role, you'll oversee branch operations and lead a team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality sample preparation processes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the sample preparation facility including production, workflow coordination, troubleshooting and sample logistics;

• Ensure productivity requirements are achieved in a safe and sustainable manner;

• Meet or exceed all financial targets; including ROS, EBIT, Net Revenue and TEC;

• Effectively manage human resources on site including recruiting, performance management, employee relations, attendance promotion and staff scheduling;

• Promote a safety culture by communicating and upholding ALS Group health, safety & environment policies and programs;

• Responsible for ensuring sample preparation quality and supporting all quality program mandates including routine checks, resolving quality issues in a timely manner; participating in audits and maintaining all required quality documentation;

• Personally exemplify the ALS core values and fosters a workplace culture that reflects these values;

• Actively encourage and support employee engagement through corporately developed or local initiatives and solicits employee input on making ALS a great place to work;

• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;

• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to improve efficiencies and meet production schedules;

• Ability to lead and motivate a team;

• Understanding of Health & Safety Standards;

• Excellent command of the English language, strong verbal and written communication skills; 

• Strong customer service focus, interpersonal and organizational abilities;

• Demonstrated judgment, creativity, integrity and ability to problem solve;

• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Visio;

• Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years management or supervisory experience in a production, manufacturing, industrial or laboratory environment;

• Post-Secondary Education (Diploma or Degree in Geological or Chemical Sciences preferred);

• Previous experience in the Mining industry, Minerals analysis, geology industries preferred.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand for up to a full shift;

• Able to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;

• Able to work in dusty environment;

• Able to travel on occasion for training and other business-related activities;

• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;

Our benefits include

• An estimated annual salary between $95,000 - $115,000 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)

• Additional vacation days for years of service

• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.