Quality Coordinator - Utility Construction

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Quality Coordinator to support QA/QC efforts across field construction and office environments.

You will report to the QA/QC Manager and PM, coordinating activities to meet quality standards, legal compliance, and customer expectations. Key duties include field safety leadership, documentation management, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives using tools like Lean or Six Sigma, while maintaining compliance with local and international

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary diploma or degree in an appropriate field, or 2 years relevant quality management training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for site work.
• Ability to read and interpret quality standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production material as assigned for defects.
• Report defects to the appropriate manager.
• Perform internal QA audits in line with policies.
• Assist with QA monitoring programs, audits, controls, and qualifiers.
• Create and maintain QA control documentation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Post-Secondary diploma or degree in an appropriate field / 2 years relevant quality management training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Coordinator - Utility Construction

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the general supervision of the QA/QC Manager and Project Manager (PM), the QA/QC Coordinator will work in conjunction with multiple departments to coordinate the activities required to meet the quality standards of Forbes Bros. Ltd.; ensuring products meet both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Inspect production material as assigned for defects
• Report on defects to the appropriate manager
• Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures

Training & Documentation Management

• Assist with the maintenance of QA monitoring programs, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers
• Support continuous improvement by integrating quality control tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) into processes
• Comply with Company QA programs for monitoring supplier quality, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation
• Create and maintain QA control documentation

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Post-Secondary diploma or degree in an appropriate field, or 2 years relevant quality management or industry training

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
• Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
• Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
• Successfully complete pre-employment/pre-access drug and alcohol testing to obtain clearance for site access
• Travel and work overtime as required

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.