On-Site Quality Manager – Mining & Minerals Projects

Wood; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Quality Manager for a Saskatchewan project site on a 14x14 rotation. You will lead site quality activities, implement the Quality Management System, and supervise the site quality team to ensure inspections, tests, audits, and turnover are compliant with contractual and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure safe, compliant project execution across all quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Lead Auditor certification (essential).
• Professional memberships (CQI, ASQ, PMI) and certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, API, NACE, AWS (desirable).
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Experience in heavy industrial construction; nuclear industry experience an asset.
• Strong understanding of QMS, ISO 9001, industry codes and standards and ability to interpret drawings, specifications and other requirements.
• Experience using continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Experience working within integrated project teams and managing relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Completions Management Software
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, control, and continuously improve the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and aligned with contractual, regulatory, and project objectives and embedded into construction execution.
• Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plans.
• Manage changes to the management system, ensuring risks are assessed and mitigated.
• Provide oversight and governance of contractors’ QC programs, ensuring procedures, ITPs, and inspection processes meet project standards.
• Resource, manage, and mentor the Project Quality Team; ensure qualifications and responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Provide technical guidance, including specialized support in welding, NDT, and other critical disciplines.
• Monitor equipment and materials for suitability, compliance, and proper care/custody/preservation.
• Perform surveillance to verify contractor activities are effective and fully documented.
• Conduct audits of construction activities and contractor performance and oversee NCR management.
• Act as the focal point for third‑party audits and assessments.
• Witness key inspections and hold points and verify compliance with ITPs.
• Validate that Inspection and Test Records (ITRs) are completed and approved.
• Manage receipt, compilation, and retention of ITRs and supporting information for progressive turnover.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of contractor turnover records, ITRs, and as‑built documentation.
• Manage care, custody, and control of QA documentation required for turnover.
• Update and manage punch lists and verify closure of corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion activities, turnover, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Track and report quality performance using verifiable metrics, providing regular updates to the client and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with Project Team, attend project meetings, advising on progress of quality deliverables and open issues.
• Promote and communicate learnings, reporting any deficiencies in action tracking systems.
• Support communication and resolution of issues between Wood, contractors, and the client.
• Promote a strong quality culture and drive continuous improvement across all site functions.

Skills

Leadership

QMS

ISO 9001

Audit certification

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Quality or Engineering

Construction / PM qualification

Tools

Completions Management Software

MS Office

Job description

Wood is seeking a Quality Manager for a Saskatchewan project site on a 14x14 rotation. You will lead site quality activities, implement the Quality Management System, and supervise the site quality team to ensure inspections, tests, audits, and turnover are compliant with contractual and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure safe, compliant project execution across all quality