Supervisor - Laboratory, Waste Management and Documentation (Brownsburg-Chatham, QC)

Date: 21 Jul 2026

Location: Brownsburg, Quebec, CA, J8G 3B5

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, the energy of our people is the driver of change and shapes our future. Every day around the world, our people facilitate the implementation of vital resources for progress. Founded in 1874, our company has become the world leader in the production of explosives for the mining industry and the civil sector, using our diverse team of over 13,000 employees worldwide. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring, to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive services, we mobilize Earth's resources sustainably.

This is the perfect time to join our team as we are shaping the future of the mining industry through digital technologies and automation, putting forward new ways of thinking, revolutionizing innovation, and reimagining how we work.

The Role - Supervisor - Laboratory, Waste Management and Documentation

We are pleased to announce a new opportunity as a Supervisor - Laboratory, Waste Management and Documentation at the Brownsburg-Chatham manufacturing site. Reporting to the Quality Director, this role supervises a unionized team and ensures safe, reliable operations that meet quality requirements.

What You Will Do

Direct the daily activities of the laboratory and waste management, establish priorities, and maintain regular presence in the areas.

Plan workforce, schedules, overtime, holidays, training, and team development.

Apply the collective agreement as well as Orica's policies and procedures.

Track indicators, actions, resources, budget, and operational needs.

Ensure the availability of equipment, supplies, and continuity of operations.

Monitor and communicate operational tests and routine controls in the areas under your responsibility.

Support production, qualifications, and technical investigations requiring tests or analyses.

Maintain a safe and compliant work environment for explosives and sensitive materials.

Supervise the Brownsburg documentation system, the technical writer, and the lifecycle of controlled documents.

Ensure document consistency in OpenText, the intranet, and controlled briefcases.

Coordinate internal audits and support external audits as well as ISO 9001 requirements.

Lead quality investigations, manage non-conforming products, and follow up on corrective actions.

Analyze trends and indicators to support continuous improvement.

Evaluate quality impacts in the change management process.

Collaborate with different services and Orica's other sites to address operational and quality issues.

Your Contribution

University degree in engineering, sciences, or a related technical field, or a college diploma (DEC) in a relevant field. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or quality control environment.

Experience in supervision, resource planning, and priority management.

Inspiring leadership, diligence, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.

Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Ability to work in French and communicate in English with out-of-Quebec partners.

Assets

Experience in a unionized or regulated industry.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, audits, and document management.

Experience with OpenText, SAP, or comparable systems.

Experience in laboratory, product testing, or explosives sector.

What We Offer

As a member of a truly global company, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn within a collaborative and diverse culture. We foster relationships and learning through global and local connected teams. We offer flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will receive a competitive salary and learn from talented people working in various disciplines. You will thrive in a safe workplace at the heart of a collaborative culture. Launch your career in a place where your personal potential will be harnessed.

The salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, while respecting internal equity and market data.

Social Benefits Overview (Full-Time Employees)

• Health coverage starting on the first day of work. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental coverage starting on the first day of work. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, disability, and accidental death and mutilation insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pension/Régime de retraite à cotisation déterminée (RRCD).
• Holidays - Orica pays twelve recognized national or provincial holidays per calendar year.
• Vacation.
• We Respect and Appreciate All

Orica promotes and encourages an inclusive and equitable employment culture in all places where we are present. We treat our employees and candidates with equity, dignity, and respect, maximizing the contribution of each. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran status, marital status, or disability.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been informed that some individuals have received fraudulent emails containing fake and invalid job offers from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. Before any job offer is made, all candidates must actively participate in the applicable recruitment process for the position and location.