Quality Lead

EllisDon Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation in Toronto is seeking a seasoned Quality Lead to develop, oversee, and elevate the quality program across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

You will conduct audits, review contracts and drawings, implement best practices, and lead internal and client meetings to ensure compliance. Join a values-driven team committed to inclusion, safety, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the construction industry with quality management exposure.
• Ability to champion and lead operational best practices, PQMP/ITP implementation, and QA/QC activities.
• Self-directed, motivated team player thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and evaluate Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP) and ITPs.
• Perform audits and address identified action items.
• Review contracts, specifications, drawings, and provide concise comments.
• Assess risks and formulate mitigation strategies.
• Independently review drawings and specifications for compliance.
• Implement the quality program across various project types and lead meetings.
• Support training and guidance of colleagues and manage client relationships.

Skills

Quality management

Project quality

Audits

Leadership

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values 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 our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our 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. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Quality Lead will:

• Develop, oversee, and evaluate Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP) as well as Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
• Perform audits and subsequently address identified action items
• Review and interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, and provide concise comments
• Assess potential future risks and formulate comprehensive mitigation strategies
• Independently review drawings and specifications for compliance
• Implement the quality program across various project types (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
• Confidently to elevate issues with the quality program
• Foster innovations and implement them into the quality program
• Be capable of independently organizing and leading internal and external meetings
• Support in the training and assistance of colleagues
• Evaluate employee performance either through informal assessments or during formal review sessions
• Manage and maintain the relationship with clients and present the company in a professional manner
• Maintain ownership of the quality program when dealing with the client
• Clearly communicate information about the quality program in various situations
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of construction operations

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the construction industry (preferably ICI), and familiarity with quality management systems and practices
• Ability to champion and lead the effective implementation of operational best practices, project quality plans, risk management strategies, and quality assurance/control activities
• You are a self-directed, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

The salary range for this job is $90,000 - $115,000 annually

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 welcomes everyone, 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 be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

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

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.