Posting ID: 5319
Department: Public Works
Division: Office of the Commissioner
Pay Range: $108,952 - $136,187
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Laboratory - 1135 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
Employee Group: MMSG
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: July 3, 2026
Application Deadline: July 19, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If you're enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job SummaryReporting to the Manager, Integrated Management Systems & Quality Assurance (IMSQA), the incumbent is responsible for supervising the Region's licensed and accredited environmental laboratory operations in support of Public Works departmental operations, compliance, and the protection of public health and the environment.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide leadership, supervision, staff development and performance management to a team of 14 technical professionals emphasizing a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork.
- Deliver laboratory services to meet operational and regulatory requirements through accurate, reliable and timely analytical reporting to clients and regulators.
- Ensure laboratory operations comply with provincial and federal legislative requirements (including the Occupational Health and Safety act, Safe Drinking Water Act and Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and associated regulations) as well as alignment with governing laboratory industry standards.
- Serve as the Licence Holder Representative and Biological Safety Officer, to maintain and continually improve the laboratory's biosafety program.
- Continually improve the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure adequate QA/QC programs to maintain third-party accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and to meet licensing requirements.
- Ensure the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) maintains the validity, accuracy, and traceability of analytical data.
- Plan, manage and track laboratory budgets, equipment and resources.
- Monitor laboratory performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required to ensure laboratory operations are safe, efficient, and reliable.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and regulators through open, proactive, and collaborative communication.
- Participate in emergency response and after-hours call-out as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive laboratory experience, including supervisory experience.
- Proven leadership skills to build and motivate technical staff.
- Post-secondary degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of water, wastewater and biosolids matrices with experience in microbiology preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in laboratory quality management systems (ISO/IEC 17025), quality programs and auditing methods.
- Strong knowledge of environmental laboratory practices, analytical methods, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and data systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operational and regulated environment.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act with a demonstrated commitment to safe laboratory practices.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Working/ Employment ConditionsWorking Conditions:- Work is performed in both an office and laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, biological samples, and sensitive equipment.
- High level of responsibility and regulatory accountability.
Employment Conditions:- Participation in after-hours, on-call rotation is required.
- Travel between Regional facilities may be required and must provide your own transportation.
- Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Record Check by the first day of employment.
