QUALITY COORDINATOR

RailWorks Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation seeks a Quality Coordinator to enforce QA/QC across projects, aligning with ISO 9001 and client regulations. You will assist in developing quality plans, reviewing ITPs, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires collaboration with the Quality Manager and Project Director, with travel as needed. You will support inspections, audits, and reporting, while maintaining documentation, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related quality experience in construction projects.
• ISO 9001 knowledge and compliance required.
• Experience with quality systems and audits is preferred.
• Familiarity with OH&S Act and Construction Lien Act is desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing quality management procedures.
• Assist in reviewing and overseeing ITPs to define inspection and testing activities.
• Oversee quality testing and inspections to minimize risk and improve QMS effectiveness.
• Audit quality processes to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Develop and audit work processes for assets and housekeeping per client requirements.
• Investigate, report, and close out NCRs and client complaints.
• Present status reports to Quality Manager and Project Director for client review.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate performance against requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

ISO 9001 knowledge

Construction quality

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Post-Secondary Engineering/Quality education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Reporting to the Quality Manager and under the direction of the Project Director, the Quality Coordinator enforces a rigorous Quality Assurance/Control System for the entire set of Products and Works for the Project they will be assigned to. This includes (but not limited to) the authorship, management, and auditing of quality, compliance, materials, equipment, and general facility/housekeeping policies set forth within company and client regulations while abiding by ISO 9001 requirements. This position will work closely with PNR Quality Manager to ensure that the Project’s Quality Management System is aligned with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Assists in the development and implementation of quality management procedures in consistence with the policies of both PNR RailWorks and/or client contractual obligations, including project-specific quality plans, procedures, work methodologies and work instructions.

Assists the Quality Manager in developing, reviewing, and overseeing the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to identify the applicable inspection, tests, and monitoring activities to be performed to confirm that the work complies with the acceptance criteria.

Assists the Quality Manager in overseeing quality testing and inspections; evaluating applicable activities through reviews, audits, assessments and inspections to minimize risk and improve the effectiveness of the project’s quality management system.

Responsible for the quality auditing function to ensure compliance with all tests and inspections are completed as per the latest applicable standards, project requirements and specifications.

Works with the Quality Manager to develop and audit work processes ensuring all project-specific assets on thecustomer’sproperty are maintained as per the current best practices. This includes state of good repair and housekeeping.

Works with PNR’s Quality Manager to investigate, report, track, and closeout client complaints. This includes external and internal Non-compliance Reports (NCRs) and work deficiencies.

Presents regular status reports for all areas of responsibility to the Quality Manager and Project Director for review prior submitting to the Client.

Assists the Quality Manager in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating supplier’s performance, interim and final deliverables for adherence to project requirements.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Quality or any other related field.Bachelor’s in engineering is preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of related experience in quality in construction projects.

Certifications such as Quality Engineer, Quality Lead Auditor/Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate and Six Sigma would be considered an asset.

Good knowledge level regarding construction/maintenance techniques and practices, contract administration, construction inspection, the Construction Lien Act, the OHRC, and the Ontario Health & Safety Act.

Competent knowledge of the ISO 9001 requirements.

Experience with Microsoft Office Products is required.

Must possess a sound judgment with developed organizational, interpersonal, oral/written communication, and analytical/problem solvingskills.

Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplined teams while dealing with complex issues and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work as a member of a largemulti companyorganization.

Ability to assess and reorganize priorities to suit changing requirements.

Must have a valid driving license with a clean driving record and ability to travel as required.

Availability to worknights / weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment but frequently travels locally and nationally
• Sits for long periods of time
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
• May require standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.