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At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of 'building brilliance', in one of Canada's preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Job Details:
Position Title: Lab and Programming Manager, Bioscience
Status: Part-time Admin
Hours: 24 hours per week

Duration: Aug 24, 2026, to June 25, 2027
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Campus/Location: North Campus
Salary: $52 per hour

Reports to: Associate Dean, Emergency & Specialized Care

About the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Humber:
The Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness is committed to sharing our knowledge and experience with students to help them become skilled, adaptable, compassionate and career ready graduates. Our faculty experts reinforce excellence and commitment to social justice and transformation as students train to work across a range of careers in the healthcare and wellness fields. Teaching and learning is student-centered with emphasis on technological innovation, diversity and integrated community and clinical industry collaborations. State-of-the-art facilities enhance learning, giving students a solid foundation for placement experience.

About the Lab and Programming Manager, Bioscience Role:

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Emergency and Specialized Care, the Lab and Programming Manager, Bioscience provides operational leadership and supervision for Bioscience laboratory services and supports the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of laboratory operations across the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences. The role is responsible for establishing and leading the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Laboratory Operations Community of Practice, fostering collaboration, innovation, operational consistency, and continuous improvement across laboratory-based programs. Working in partnership with laboratory staff, faculty, and academic leaders, the incumbent will develop a sustainable framework that supports the sharing of best practices, standardized operational processes, and future collaboration across Faculty laboratory services.

Laboratory Operations & Academic Support

         Establish, lead, and continuously develop the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Laboratory Operations Community of Practice.

         Develop a collaborative framework that promotes knowledge sharing, professional development, and operational excellence among Bioscience Specialists, Bioscience Technologists, and other laboratory professionals.

         Lead the development and adoption of standardized laboratory operational processes, documentation, scheduling practices, and resource stewardship across the Faculty.

         Foster collaboration and identify opportunities for shared resources, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement across laboratory-based programs.

         Work collaboratively with the Faculty Lead, Anatomical Donation and Education to ensure the operational management of anatomy laboratories supports the academic, ethical, and regulatory requirements associated with anatomical donation and cadaver-based education.

         Recommend future opportunities to expand and strengthen collaboration among laboratory-based programs as the Faculty's laboratory operations continue to evolve.

Laboratory Leadership

         Provide operational leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance support to the Bioscience Specialist and Bioscience Technologist teams.

         Plan, coordinate, and oversee staffing, workload allocation, scheduling, onboarding, orientation, and professional development to ensure effective laboratory operations and service delivery.

         Provide guidance, performance feedback, and operational direction to laboratory staff, supporting a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

         Promote a culture of safety, service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Bioscience laboratory operations.

Laboratory Operations & Development

         Lead the operational planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of Bioscience laboratories.

         Coordinate laboratory scheduling, operational programming, equipment utilization, inventory management, procurement recommendations, maintenance, and laboratory readiness.

         Provide advanced technical leadership in anatomy laboratory operations, including cadaver dissection, anatomical specimen preparation, preservation, and ethical donor stewardship, as operationally required.

         Develop and implement SOPs, operational processes, and quality improvement initiatives.

         Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, biosafety standards, institutional policies, and laboratory operational requirements.

         Support planning for new laboratories, renovations, capital equipment acquisitions, and future laboratory development.

Faculty Laboratory Operations Community of Practice

         Lead and further develop the Faculty Laboratory Operations Community of Practice.

         Promote standardized operational practices, documentation, scheduling processes, and resource stewardship.

         Foster collaboration among Bioscience Specialists, Bioscience Technologists, and other laboratory professionals.

         Collaborate with the Faculty Lead, Anatomical Donation and Education to support the academic, ethical, and regulatory requirements of anatomy laboratories.

         Identify opportunities for shared resources, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

         Foster innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across Bioscience laboratory services.

         Participate in strategic planning, laboratory development, equipment replacement planning, and Faculty initiatives.

         Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

         Lead special projects and initiatives supporting Faculty and institutional priorities.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

         Master's degree in Human Anatomy, Anatomical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible leadership experience may be considered.

Experience and Skills

         Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory operations, laboratory management, anatomy laboratories, technical services, or a related health sciences environment.

         Demonstrated expertise in human cadaver dissection, prosection, anatomical specimen preparation, preservation, storage, tracking, and ethical donor stewardship, in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, and institutional requirements.

         Demonstrated experience coordinating laboratory operations, staffing, scheduling, equipment management, inventory systems, operational planning, and resource stewardship.

         Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, coaching, developing, and evaluating technical staff in a collaborative, team-based environment.

         Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, biosafety principles, occupational health and safety legislation, infection prevention and control, hazardous materials management, and applicable regulatory requirements.

         Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational processes, quality assurance measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

         Experience supporting laboratory budget planning, procurement recommendations, purchasing, equipment lifecycle management, inventory stewardship, and capital equipment planning.

         Strong project management, organizational, communication, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

         Demonstrated commitment to innovation, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and service-oriented leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

         Experience supporting post-secondary laboratory-based education, including anatomy and physiology instruction.

         Experience establishing, leading, or facilitating laboratory operational communities of practice, cross-functional working groups, or collaborative operational initiatives.

         Experience leading operational change, strategic laboratory development, and process improvement within a complex organization.

         Experience with simulation technologies, 3D anatomical models, digital learning resources, or other innovative laboratory teaching tools.

         Current certification in WHMIS, Standard First Aid, and CPR is considered an asset.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.  
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks! 

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber's diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. 

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).