Quality Assurance Manager

CSMC; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space and defense sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to develop and implement their Quality Management System. This role involves ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for nuclear systems while adapting to a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have significant experience in QA leadership, preferably within the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Quality Assurance or QMS leadership in regulated industries.
• Direct experience with nuclear sector QA / QC in Canada is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Quality Management System from the ground up.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian nuclear regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

ISO 9001

CSA N286

NQA-1

CSA N299

Job description

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QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Location : In Person / Hybrid – Waterloo, ON

Full-time

About Us

CSMC is a space and defence company focused on developing breakthrough technologies to meet humanity's most pressing needs. We are building Canada’s next great nuclear company—designing a micro nuclear reactor for deployment in remote, austere, and off-grid environments such as the Arctic, defence operations, and space exploration.

Led by a team with deep experience across space systems, nuclear energy, and frontier science, CSMC operates at the intersection of nuclear engineering, quantum technology, advanced manufacturing, and imagineering . This is a second-floor opportunity (on a space elevator) for those seeking to build the future of clean, compact energy.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the development and implementation of our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure our nuclear systems are delivered with uncompromising safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll work directly with the COO, Reactor Engineering team, and external stakeholders to ensure that QA processes meet the rigorous standards expected in the nuclear sector, while adapting to the fast-moving demands of an early-stage environment.

Experience in Canadian nuclear quality frameworks (e.g., CSA N286, CSA N299) is strongly preferred. Candidates from other regulated industries— pharmaceutical, aerospace, or defence —with robust QA backgrounds will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System from the ground up
• Ensure compliance with Canadian nuclear regulatory standards and liaise with organizations such as CNSC, AECL, and CNL
• Conduct internal audits, supplier assessments, non-conformance investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop documentation, records, and processes aligned with industry best practices and controlled goods requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to embed quality throughout the lifecycle
• Support regulatory filings and third-party certification efforts
• Build and lead a growing QA function within the company

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years experience in Quality Assurance or QMS leadership in highly regulated industries
• Direct experience with nuclear sector QA / QC in Canada is preferred
• Experience with Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and eligibility for security clearance is an asset
• Solid knowledge of CSA N286, N299 , ISO 9001 , or NQA-1 frameworks
• Experience with documentation systems, audit processes, and regulatory engagement
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment and move through complex, non-linear problems
• Passion for space, energy, and applied science

What We Offer

• A high-impact role at the ground floor of a mission-driven startup
• Opportunity to shape the quality culture of one of Canada’s most ambitious clean energy companies
• Work with leading scientists and engineers in nuclear, space, and defence
• Competitive salary, equity participation, and growth opportunities
• A collaborative team that values integrity, imagination, and resilience

Join Us

We have an affinity for diverse people and unconventional thinkers. CSMC is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion, and broad perspectives.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to : [e-mail]

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