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Walker Industries

QA/QC Technician

Arthur, ON · On-site

CA$62K/yr

Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable ... Do you enjoy hands-on lab work and contributing to a cleaner, greener planet? Join our team as a ...

Linamar

Quality Inspector - Level 3

Guelph, ON · On-site

Additionally, you will lead the lab by prioritizing tasks and initiating corrective actions for any ... Quality Assurance - Manufacturing and Management certificate or equivalent * Blueprint Reading ...

Reworld

Hazardous Waste Technician II

Kitchener, ON

Independently manage customer-site projects, including waste identification, inventory collection, lab packing, regulatory documentation, and client communication while maintaining strong customer ...

Teledyne

Analog Mixed -Signal IC Designer

Waterloo, ON

CA$93K - CA$124K/yr

Validate mixedsignal devices in the lab and help diagnose issues. * Collaborate with product ... Interviews typically include a conversation with the hiring manager and technical team members.

eStorage

Hardware Engineer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$87K - CA$135K/yr

Support prototype bringup, board testing, debugging, and rootcause analysis in the lab ... Capability to create and manage schematic symbols, footprints, and PCB libraries. * Experience ...

Canadian Solar

Hardware Engineer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$87K - CA$135K/yr

Support prototype bringup, board testing, debugging, and rootcause analysis in the lab ... Capability to create and manage schematic symbols, footprints, and PCB libraries. * Experience ...

Homewood Health

Laboratory Manager

Guelph, ON · On-site

As our Manager, Laboratory you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company ...

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How much do lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab manager in Waterloo, ON is $74,145.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,806.00 and $87,641.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lab manager do?

A Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a laboratory. Their duties typically include supervising staff, ensuring safety protocols are followed, managing inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Lab Managers also coordinate experiments and research activities, and may handle budgeting and administrative tasks. Their role is crucial in ensuring the lab runs efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Manager, you need expertise in laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and scientific analysis, typically supported by a degree in a relevant science field and prior lab experience. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), inventory software, and regulatory compliance certifications such as OSHA or CLIA is often required. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills help manage teams, coordinate projects, and ensure accurate reporting. These abilities are vital for maintaining efficient lab operations, regulatory compliance, and a safe, collaborative work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by lab managers when overseeing a diverse research team?

Lab Managers often encounter challenges related to coordinating schedules, managing conflicting priorities among researchers, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on support requires strong organizational skills and adaptability, especially when unexpected issues arise, such as equipment malfunctions or supply shortages. Effective communication is key to fostering collaboration and maintaining a productive work environment, as Lab Managers frequently serve as the bridge between researchers, technicians, and external vendors.

What is the difference between Lab Manager vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLab ManagerLaboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant science, often with management experienceAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a science or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees lab operations, manages staff, and ensures compliancePerforms routine tests, prepares samples, and maintains lab equipment
ResponsibilitiesSupervises staff, manages budgets, and coordinates projectsConducts experiments, records data, and maintains lab safety

The main difference between a Lab Manager and a Laboratory Technician lies in their responsibilities and level of oversight. Lab Managers focus on managing lab operations, staff, and compliance, while Laboratory Technicians handle hands-on testing and sample preparation. Both roles require relevant scientific credentials, but Lab Managers typically have more experience and managerial skills.

How much does a lab manager make?

The average salary for a lab manager in California ranges from $70,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and the industry sector. Salaries may also vary based on the size of the laboratory and specific responsibilities, such as overseeing staff, managing budgets, or ensuring compliance with safety standards.

What qualifications do you need to be a lab manager?

A lab manager typically needs a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, or engineering, along with experience in laboratory operations. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are essential, and certifications like OSHA safety training or specific technical certifications can be advantageous.
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Infographic showing various Lab Manager job openings in Waterloo, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,145 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Full Stack Developer, AssuranceInnovationLab

Kitchener, ON • On-site

BDO Canada
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Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern full stack applications, APIs, and intelligent workflow solutions.

  • Support integration between data platforms, AI services, workflow tools, and enterprise systems.

  • Build and support CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment, infrastructure automation, and ensure solutions follow best practices for security, scalability, and performance.

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters apeople-first culturewith a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptionally skilled, hands-on, and innovation-minded Full Stack Developer, to build complex web applications, AI agents and APIs in our new Assurance Innovation Lab (ASR Labs).

The Assurance Innovation R&D Lab (ASR Labs) serves as the experimentation, innovation, and solution development engine supporting our Assurance practice. Working alongside other functions nationally - including our Innovation Operations, AI Studio - Central Lab, Central Data Team, and Innovation & Change (I&C) - you will help ideate, design, prototype, develop, and deliver, scalable solutions that modernize how work gets done across our Assurance practice.

In this net new role you will work with a team dedicated to building modern applications, intelligent workflow solutions, integrations, and AI-enabled platforms that support business transformation and operational modernization initiatives across our practice. You will be reporting to our Head of ASR Transformation, and have a dotted line to our technically astute managers in our AI Studio - Central Lab.

This role goes beyond traditional application development. We are looking for a persistent and creative problem-solver who can think strategically about workflow modernization, scalability, integration, and user experience while delivering high-quality technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience developing innovative and highly scalable platforms and solutions. Hands-on experience spanning both front-end interfaces and back-end services and databases - full stack proficiency - is a prerequisite in this role. Cross-functional work experience is also critical.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Engineering

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern full stack applications, APIs, and intelligent workflow solutions

  • Build scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms leveraging modern cloud-native architectures

  • Develop intuitive user interfaces and business-facing applications that improve operational efficiency and user experience

  • Support integration between data platforms, AI services, workflow tools, and enterprise systems

  • Build reusable services and frameworks that support scalable transformation initiatives across Assurance

AI & Intelligent Workflow Enablement

  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and AI teams to integrate AI, automation, and intelligent capabilities into applications and workflows

  • Support development of AI-enabled tools, copilots, workflow automation solutions, and intelligent operational platforms

  • Help operationalize prototypes and experimentation efforts into production-ready solutions

  • Support modernization of workflows and operational processes through technology-enabled solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership

  • Partner closely with Transformation Relationship Managers (TRMs), Assurance practitioners, Innovation & Change (I&C), Data & Analytics, and leadership teams

  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams focused on solving business problems through technology, AI, automation, and workflow redesign

  • Support rapid prototyping, experimentation, and scaling of innovative solutions within the Assurance R&D Lab

  • Participate in discovery sessions, design thinking workshops, ideation sessions, and solution design activities

  • Help bridge business needs, operational realities, and technical execution to accelerate transformation outcomes

  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

DevOps, Scalability & Engineering Excellence

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices

  • Support cloud deployment, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and operational reliability

  • Ensure solutions follow best practices for security, scalability, maintainability, and performance

  • Contribute to engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and technical governance

  • Support agile delivery and iterative development approaches within transformation initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.

  • Full stack proficiency earned through experience, not entitlement.

  • Proficiency in front-end frameworks like React, Next, Angular, or Vue.js. Able to build dynamic web interfaces and user experiences.

  • Expertise in back-end languages like Node.js, Python, Java, Go, C#, and associated frameworks. Able to develop robust and scalable APIs and microservices.

  • In-depth experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.

  • Track record of using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, or GCP to build and deploy cloud-based solutions.

  • Experience with fully automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.

  • Passion for well-designed systems, learning new technologies and programming languages.

  • Excellent communication, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and debug software issues.

  • Great attention to detail to ensure high-quality code and user experience.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $100,000 to $150,000 annually

Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Passion for building modern, scalable, business-facing applications

  • Interest in AI-enabled workflow transformation and intelligent systems

  • Strong curiosity and continuous learning mindset

  • Ability to balance speed, experimentation, and engineering discipline

  • Experience operating in agile, fast-paced transformation environments

  • Strong collaboration and business partnership skills

  • Interest in helping modernize how professional services work gets delivered

Why Join the Assurance Innovation Lab?

This is an opportunity to help build the future of Assurance through modern platforms, intelligent workflows, and scalable AI-enabled solutions. You will join a high-performing team to work on high-impact transformation initiatives that directly influence how the business operates and delivers value.

The role offers exposure to:

  • Enterprise transformation and innovation programs

  • AI-enabled applications and intelligent workflow solutions

  • Modern cloud and engineering ecosystems

  • Cross-functional collaboration with Assurance, AI-Studio, Data & Analytics, Innovation & Change, and leadership teams

  • Rapid experimentation and enterprise-scale delivery initiatives

  • Most importantly, you will help create practical solutions that improve how work gets done across our Assurance practice.


Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.


At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars-Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what's next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

  • We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
  • We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
  • We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
  • We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
  • We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what's next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up:Where company meets community.BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We're committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring - and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.


Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It's about creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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