Defence Subcontractor QA Manager

Babcock Canada Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Canada Inc. is seeking a Subcontractor Quality Assurance Manager for our Victoria, BC operations.

The role focuses on supporting subcontractor QA activities, monitoring performance, and driving corrective actions to meet contractual and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in subcontractor QA, with experience in regulated environments and readiness for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• 8+ years in subcontractor quality assurance/quality control in a complex engineering environment.
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontractor quality assurance activities per client contracts.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause investigations and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as quality liaison with stakeholders, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support ISO 9001 certification maintenance and audits.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Quality certifications

LEAN & Six Sigma

Data analytics

MS Office & SharePoint

Analytical thinking

Data collection & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Babcock Canada Inc. is seeking a Subcontractor Quality Assurance Manager for our Victoria, BC operations.

The role focuses on supporting subcontractor QA activities, monitoring performance, and driving corrective actions to meet contractual and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in subcontractor QA, with experience in regulated environments and readiness for security clearance.