Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager

Tetra Tech; Pickering; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pickering, Ontario, seeks a Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager. This role involves implementing and enhancing the Nuclear Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in quality assurance and be capable of leading audits and continuous improvement initiatives. A background in the energy or nuclear industry is preferable, along with an Engineering degree. This position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team striving for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance and management.
• Experience with quality audits, NCRs/CARs, and process improvements.
• Able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with internal and external quality requirements.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement improvements.
• Monitor quality metrics and report to management.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO 9001

Nuclear QA standards

Effective communication

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent technical designation

Job description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world‑class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role

We are currently seeking a Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager to lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Tetra Tech CNU’s Nuclear Quality Management System (NQMS) based out of our Pickering, ON office. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required by the position.

Reporting to the Director of Performance & Quality, the QA Manager:

• Oversees compliance with internal procedures and external requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, CSA N299.1, CSA N286-12, CSA N286.7, ASME NQA-1, and client‑specific requirements).
• Reviews and approves deviations from established quality requirements in alignment with client, code, and regulatory expectations.
• Primary point of contact for quality matters with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for effective communication, verbal and written communication regarding all matters within QA.
• Identify opportunities to enhance quality processes, tools, and systems.
• Lead root‑cause analyses and implement process improvements.
• Support lessons‑learned programs to drive operational excellence.
• Manage and responsible for the implementation NQMS and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports stakeholders to ensure that processes and procedures are implemented in a uniform manner, that tools are reliable and that employees are trained to the required level of competence.
• Be responsible to ensure that critical action plans are implemented in a timely manner, assess their efficiency and issue an alert in the event of any discrepancy.
• Analyses the root causes and ensures that corrective measures are included in performance plans.
• Engineering Quality Lead; Industry & Supply Chain Quality Lead; Services Quality Lead.
• Defines, documents, and maintains Quality policies, documentation, and tools to support a team of skilled engineers, designers, procurement and construction specialists, contractors, vendors and other project support staff/stakeholders.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide timely reporting to leadership.
• Conducts and coordinates the annual management review of the QMS, including preparation of quality performance summaries, trends, and recommendations.
• Oversees processes for Quality Action Requests (QARs) and related investigations. Ensures effective root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Plans, leads, supports, and coordinates qualification, supplier, and internal audits to verify compliance with QMS, project, and regulatory requirements, including responses and follow‑up on findings and recommendations.
• Prepares regular quality performance reports and presents key quality risks, issues, and opportunities to management and clients.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent technical designation in Quality Control is preferred. Other professional qualifications will be considered with relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Demonstrates experience with quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001; experience with nuclear QA standards (e.g., CSA N299.1, CSA N286-12, CSA N286.7, ASME NQA-1) is a strong asset.
• Experience supporting or leading audits, managing NCRs/CARs, and driving continual improvement initiatives.
• Effective in communicating objectives, ideas and concepts to colleagues or clients.
• Understands the business implications of their decisions.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance.
• Previous experience with the energy or nuclear industry is considered an asset.
• Willing to travel to other offices and client sites (Pickering, Mississauga, Kincardine, Bruce County) when required.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational and security) and professional reference checks are required. Some Tetra Tech positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 500 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 25,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech CNU invites resumes from all interested parties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This posting is for an existing vacancy for which we are actively recruiting. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

Tetra Tech CNU hereby confirms that no artificial intelligence systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applicant information is reviewed and assessed exclusively by human decision‑makers throughout every stage of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.