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About the Position: The Fire Assay Manager, Vancouver Hub, is responsible for the overall leadership, safety and operational management of the Fire Assay department within the Vancouver Hub Laboratory. This role ensures the consistent implementation, adoption, and ongoing adherence to ALS global fire assay procedures, standards, methodologies and Pb control measures across all stages of the workflow.

In this position, the Fire Assay Manager provides technical guidance, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations aligned with client turnaround expectations. The role will collaborate closely with other hub lab departments and key stakeholders to optimize processes, strengthen technical capability, and maintain high levels of analytical accuracy and service performance.

In addition, the Manager, Fire Assay will work with internal and external stakeholders to standardize procedures and equipment, support knowledge transfer and training, and provide direction and technical leadership to Fire Assay personnel. The role is instrumental in fostering a culture of quality, safety, innovation, and operational excellence within the department.

Specific Responsibilities: Safety Leadership

• Foster a safety‑first culture, ensuring staff follow established safety practices at all times.
• Observe and uphold all ALS safety regulations and ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures within the Fire Assay department.
• Engage in ESG initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of Fire Assay processes through hazardous‑waste reduction, improved resource efficiency, and mitigation of greenhouse‑gas emissions.

Operational Leadership & Workflow Optimization

• Work in close collaboration with other department managers within the hub lab to optimize front‑end to back‑end workflow, ensuring smooth sample movement and meeting client turnaround expectations.
• Ensure the Fire Assay department operates in full compliance with ALS global fire assay flux, floor, digestion, and analytical SOPs.
• Ensure optimal turnaround time for samples while maintaining required quality standards and adherence to approved methodologies.
• Implement an efficient and cost‑effective supply management system to ensure inventory levels for all key consumables, reagents, and equipment parts are aligned with workflow requirements and operational demand.
• Review Fire Assay equipment performance, recommend upgrades or changes, and establish preventative maintenance schedules.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., QA, Safety, other technical teams) to resolve technical issues within the Fire Assay department.
• Ensure a comprehensive QAQC program, in full compliance with ISO 17025, is effectively carried out to monitor the quality of day‑to‑day operations.
• Investigate technical issues to closure and provide clear recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure appropriate quality procedures, documentation, and internal controls are in place and consistently followed.
• Use correct analytical methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while maintaining analytical integrity and data quality.
• Actively contribute to global and regional peer group initiatives, including evaluation of new equipment, methods, and technical improvements relevant to Fire Assay.

Financial & Resource Management

• Lead the Fire Assay department in achieving the financial goals and performance targets established by the hub lab management team.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain profit centres for the Fire Assay department.
• Manage departmental staffing resources (e.g., scheduling, coverage, forecasting) to support operational efficiency and turnaround commitments.
• Benchmark and track profits, productivity, and costs; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimization.

People Leadership

• Partner with Human Resources throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling/timekeeping, mentoring, performance management, and where required, terminations.
• Promote a positive, safe, and development‑focused culture within the department.
• Engage in and support talent development programs to identify, coach, and mentor high‑potential employees into future leadership roles, ensuring a strong and sustainable talent pipeline for the department.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, providing timely updates, feedback, and issue escalation where appropriate.
• Participate and contribute to hub‑level strategic and operational meetings as required.
• In collaboration with client‑facing groups (e.g., Client Services, QAQC, Business Development), chair or attend client meetings to promote ALS services, address technical inquiries, and strengthen client relationships.
• Support the hub lab management team during client laboratory visits and quality audits.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned to support hub laboratory operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry in a commercial laboratory setting;
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Possesses tact and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint;
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written communication skills;
• Detail-oriented, results-focused, and strong organizational skills;
• Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity and ability to problem solve; Strong safety and quality service attitude and approach to work;
• Ability to effectively handle escalations and time-critical issues;

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Geochemistry or Business;
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an analytical laboratory environment, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within Fire Assay;
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial business management role in the resource industry or the resource service industry;
• Previous work experience in laboratory QAQC is considered an asset;
• BC Certified Assayer or an equivalent professional designation is considered an asset.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and warm;
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
• Ability to use and view a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day;
• Manual dexterity to perform keyboarding and clerical tasks;
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) when required;
• Ability to communicate via telephone and email without assistance.

Our Benefits Include:

• An estimated annual salary ranging from $87,000 - $92,000 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.

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Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.