28 Oct
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Bureau Veritas Group
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Burnaby
28 Oct
Bureau Veritas Group
Burnaby
Here are our Core Values: Trusted Responsible Ambitious & Humble Open & Inclusive If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a 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. • Solid 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: • . 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
📌 Regional Quality Assurance Manager (Burnaby)
🏢 Bureau Veritas Group
📍 Burnaby