Quality Coordinator

EllisDon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Ottawa. The role involves oversight of quality assurance on construction projects through rigorous inspection and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree and possess construction experience. This position offers competitive compensation, continuous learning opportunities, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Two years of construction experience or equivalent technical training.
• General understanding of construction activities and relevant codes.
• Familiarity with quality management principles (e.g., ISO 9001) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and update the Construction Quality Management Plan.
• Perform onsite field inspections and compile quality reports.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective actions are tracked.

Skills

Quality control techniques

Site issue detection

Bilingualism

Education

Engineering degree/diploma

Job description

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our corevalues empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out ourCradle to Grave services and hear fromour team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

• Review and update the Construction Quality Management Plan to promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-construction meetings, emphasizing quality expectations.
• Review and approve Subcontractor Quality Plans (SQPs) and Inspection & Testing Plans (ITPs).
• Schedule and oversee inspections conducted by consultants, clients, subcontractors, and testing agencies.
• Perform onsite field inspections, compiling quality reports, and capturing photographic documentation.
• Ensure project requirements are met by reviewing checklists, testing reports, and photographic evidence.
• Maintain and manage quality documentation, including material receiving reports for permanent works.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and deficiency processes to ensure corrective actions are tracked and resolved.
• Support and lead internal and external audits of the Quality Management System.
• Review and provide feedback on subcontractor documentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have an engineering degree/diploma and two years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• General understanding of construction activities and working knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• You have a working knowledge of quality control program requirements and techniques.
• You have the ability to detect site issues and work in conjunction with the site team to rectify.
• Must have Reliability or Secret Level Clearance through CISD (PWSGC) or be eligible.
• Familiarity with quality management principles (e.g., ISO 9001) is advantageous.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomeseveryone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately beyourcommitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers pagehere to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.