Chef.fe Assurance Qualité / Head of Quality Assurance

Prestwick Aerosystems; Mirabel; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + annual bonus

Group insurance plan

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

On-site cafeterias

Job summary

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership, headquartered in Mirabel, is seeking a Chief Quality Assurance to lead regulatory quality management for the A220 program and govern compliance across global units. You will head the central QA function, drive navigability, and support CAR 561/573/604/521 with a focus on cross‑functional collaboration and rigorous governance.

The role requires a university engineering degree, 10+ years in management, deep experience in QA/regulatory compliance (POA/TCCA), and

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience in aerospace quality.
• Minimum 10 years of management experience.
• Strong experience in quality assurance management, regulatory compliance (POA/TCCA), and risk management.
• Bilingual English and French written and spoken, with ability to interact across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as official POA representative to regulatory authorities (Transport Canada).
• Lead a multi-scope audit program supporting CAR 561, 573, 604, and 521 requirements.
• Develop and enhance the company's QMS and transition toward a common BMS.
• Oversee Certificates of Airworthiness issuance and staff authorizations across sites.
• Govern and report to Executive Committee, CEO, and international counterparts.

Skills

Regulatory quality management

Aerospace leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Vous possédez une solide expérience en gestion de la qualité réglementaire et en leadership au sein du secteur aéronautique, et vous souhaitez piloter l'excellence opérationnelle d’un programme d’envergure mondiale ? Le programme d'avions commerciaux A220 recherche un.e Chef.fe Assurance Qualité pour rejoindre notre équipe basée à Mirabel, où vous œuvrerez à la gouvernance, à la navigabilité et à la conformité de nos appareils. Vous serez à la tête de la fonction Assurance Qualité centrale pour l'ensemble des programmes A220 en soutenant activement ses différentes unités d'affaires mondiales. L'organisation de l'équipe est établie de manière à promouvoir la collaboration transversale et l'autonomie, tout en favorisant le soutien mutuel, la rigueur réglementaire et l'apprentissage collectif.

You have solid experience in regulatory quality management and leadership within the aerospace sector, and you are looking to drive operational excellence for a world‑class aircraft program? This position is for you!

Your working environment

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone's throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

• Act as Airbus Canada's official POA representative to regulatory authorities (Transport Canada) and lead a disciplined, multi-scope audit program supporting CAR 561, 573, 604, and 521 requirements;
• Develop, manage and continuously enhance the company's QMS by embedding industry best practices, mentoring process owners, and guiding the transition toward a common Business Management System (BMS);
• Validate the final end configuration of the aircraft, oversee the issuance of Certificates of Airworthiness for customer deliveries, and manage the authorization of all A220 certifying staff across all assembly sites;
• Manage regular governance and reporting channels with the Executive Committee, CEO, regulatory bodies and Airbus Commercial counterparts in Europe and the US;
• Mobilize, engage and upskill a team of 47 quality professionals by implementing trade roles, clear competencies, and mandatory POA training paths.

Your Profile

• You hold a university degree in engineering or a related technical field, or you possess significant and highly relevant professional experience within the aerospace quality domain;
• You have at least 10 years of experience in management;
• You possess strong sector experience in quality assurance management, regulatory compliance (POA / TCCA), and risk management;
• You demonstrate strong high‑level leadership skills, fully aligned with the AIRBUS leadership model centered on empowerment, trust, and team accountability;
• You are highly proficient in strategic project management, continuous improvement tools, and change management within transforming environments;
• You are a clear communicator able to interface and influence at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership (Executive Committee, CEO) and international entities;
• You are autonomous, forward‑thinking and exhibit strong decision‑making capabilities rooted in fact‑driven analysis;
• You have a proven track record in diagnosing, managing and closing complex regulatory findings, risks or ambiguous situations;
• You are bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken, essential to collaborate effectively across international time zones and locations.

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Company Details

Company: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Leadership