Status: Full time, Contract
Schedule: Wednesday- Sunday
Number of positions: 1 
Internal Application Deadline: 18 July 2025
Contract End Date: October 2026

This vacancy is for an existing position.

This is a temporary role to cover leave ending in October 2026. The shifts for this coverage will be mainly evenings and weekends. Availability is required Wednesday- Sunday, 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Travel may be required.

Reports to: Manager, Specimen Management

 

Purpose of the Role

 

The Supervisor, Specimen Management is accountable for providing leadership to assigned site location(s). This position is responsible for the day to day management of employees, workflow, client service, occupational health and safety, and resources within a single or several assigned sites and is also responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

Responsible for attracting and retaining talent, including hiring, onboarding, training, managing performance, coaching for improvement, and managing progressive discipline for direct reports in collaboration with their manager. Provide active leadership and development to all direct reports, ensuring all individual and team accountabilities are delivered upon. Responsible for developing and approving employee schedules, sick time, vacation, and leaves ensuring compliance with operational needs and company policies. Delivery on service and quality standards (Patient Wait Times, accuracy, documentation, regulatory compliance/audit track record, health, and safety, etc.) Manages implementation of workflow changes within the sites (identify, implement, and manage change) Identify, implement, and manage to ensure continuous improvement in quality, safety, productivity, customer service and staff development. Participate in local Leadership Teams and provide timely and appropriate communication to area staff. Demonstrate the ability to obtain the appropriate resources; work collaboratively with peers and support groups. Participate in local Leadership Teams and provide timely and appropriate communication to area staff.

 

Minimum Hiring Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of experience in healthcare or specimen management. Leadership experience is an asset. Supervisory experience would be preferred. Experience in Inventory Management / Warehouse Management Technology Home Care and/or Data Sort experience are required. Must be a “self-starter” and able to create a positive employee relations climate, fostering common goals and teamwork. Proven ability to implement business plans including setting objectives and targets, assisting in the development of strategies for integration of new business and leading smaller special projects. Office time plus regular travel to assigned locations. Evenings and weekend work may be required.