Quality Manager

Aecon Concessions; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm in Canada is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance and control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the nuclear industry, leadership capabilities, and familiarity with related codes and standards. This position offers an opportunity to lead a quality control team and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in construction projects.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in quality assurance related to the Nuclear Industry.
• Familiar with nondestructive examination and other inspection techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and understanding of construction codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Control Team and report quality conditions.
• Direct internal and external quality audits for suppliers.
• Train and maintain qualification records for Quality Control personnel.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Nondestructive Examination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Four-year engineering program

Tools

AWS D1.1

ASME standards

Job description

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA

Position Title: Quality Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, the Quality Control Manager (QCM) manages and will have input to the Fabrication Shop Quality Team. The QCM is the management representative who has authority and responsibility to identify aspects affecting quality and report them to the Senior Quality Manager; resolve quality matters; and has responsibility, authority and organizational freedom, along with those responsible for verification, audit and program review functions, too:

• Identify and record quality problems and problems related to the effective implementation of the QA Program
• Initiate, recommend, monitor, trend and report implementation of actions required to address quality related issues or provide solutions to such problems through designated channels
• Verify and confirm implementation and effectiveness of solutions; and,
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of a nonconforming item or service until a disposition has been obtained

What You'll Do Here

The QCM and quality control personnel responsible for the verification, examination and testing have direct access to a level of management necessary to ensure that appropriate quality assurance and quality control actions are implemented.

The QCM duties include but are not limited to:

• To support the Fabrication and Project teams on all matters pertaining to Quality Control
• To report conditions affecting quality to the Quality Manager
• To manage the Quality Control Team reporting into him/her
• To assist with directing the performance of internal and external quality audits, including audits and assessments conducted on suppliers
• For verification of procurement documents, procured items and services for fabrication work
• To qualify Quality Control personnel and maintain qualification records on file
• To participate in the selection and assignment of Fabrication Shop Quality Personnel to ensure they are trained, qualified, competent, and where required certification to perform the assigned functions
• For reviewing and accepting of customer free issue items and supporting documentation; and To direct preparation of History Dockets or History Files
• Supervision of Quality personnel assigned to the project

What You Bring To The Team

• Preferably a graduate of a four-year engineering program from a recognized university or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in quality assurance related to the Nuclear Industry
• Familiar with nondestructive examination and other inspection techniques related to the construction industry
• Management/Leadership experience and training
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent understanding of the following codes of construction:
• ASME Section III, Subsection NCA, NB, ND, NE, NF
• ASME Section II, Part A, B & C
• ASME Section V, IX, B31.1 & B31.3
• 10 CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR Part 21
• CSA B51, N285.0, N286, and N299 Series of Standards
• CSA W59 & W47.1
• AWS D1.1 and D1.5
• Previous working experience with 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR Part 21 would be an asset
• The following Certifications would be an asset:
• ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor
• CWB Weld Inspector- Level II (CWB 178.2), AWS Certified Welding Inspector or ASNT-TC-1A

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.