At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Step into a key leadership role at the heart of our Edmonton Refinery’s laboratory operations. We’re looking for someone ready to lead a frontline team, uphold rigorous quality standards, and ensure our lab runs safely, reliably, and in full compliance every day. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of laboratory services—from quality management system responsibilities to supervising personnel—while championing Suncor’s policies, procedures, and values as a frontline leader.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

Technical experience within a laboratory or engineering environment
Post-secondary education in chemistry, chemical technology, or engineering
Demonstrated success in motivating and developing safe, high‑performing teams

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and guidance ensuring the lab is safely and accurately delivering laboratory services to the refinery to meet the requirements of the quality management system and lab results which give visibility to operational parameters
Constructively communicate to other refinery teams any issues identified by the lab, and any lab reliability concerns with may impact lab services
Ensure risks within the lab are appropriately assessed, managed, and escalated
Ensure lab assets are being properly maintained and oversees proper installation and commissioning of new lab equipment
Ensure procurement activities for both materials and services are meeting the needs of the lab
Coordinate the review and update of laboratory procedures and training material as required
Ensure compliance with incident management and corrective action standards for the lab, including timely completion of incident investigations
Manage the workforce in alignment with the CBA and ensures adequate resources are in place to deliver lab services

Location and other Key Details:

You will work out of our Edmonton Refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801 Petroleum Way
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour week, Monday to Friday
This position is safety sensitive

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

Team Lead Laboratory