Quality Manager

Dawson Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Learning opportunities

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance in Fort St John, BC, seeks a Quality Manager to oversee the QMS and drive improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Manager, Operations and requires regular travel across the service area as part of a permanent, full-time team.

The successful candidate will bring ISO 9001:2015 knowledge, MOTI specifications expertise, and strong leadership to maintain audits, inspections, and supplier evaluations while collaborating with MoTI and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years road and bridge maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Managerial experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of MOTI specs, BC road and bridge maintenance and ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training completed.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of auditing programs.
• Lead inspection of work activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with the QMS.
• Conduct inspections on required materials for winter and summer work activities.
• Reporting on supplier evaluations.
• Assist in providing operations training and development improvements.
• Participate in all levels of the organization to continually improve service delivery.
• Regular travel, as required, across the service area.
• Manage incidents of non-conformance.
• Communicate effectively with the Ministry of Transportation (MoTI), stakeholders, crews, supervisors, and the general public.
• Develop Category 2 Traffic Management Plans.

Skills

MS Office

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Leadership

MOTI Specifications Knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a Quality Manager who ensures adherence to standards, leads improvement initiatives, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of Quality Manager. The Quality Manager will report to the Manager, Operations. This position is a critical part of the management team and will oversee our Quality Management System (QMS). Your base location will be Fort St John, BC, with regular travel throughout the area.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintenance of auditing programs
• Lead inspection of work activities
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with the QMS
• Conducting inspections on required materials for winter and summer work activities
• Reporting on supplier evaluations
• Assist in providing operations training and development improvements
• Participate in all levels of the organization to continually improve service delivery
• Regular travel, as required, across the service area
• Manage incidents of non-conformance
• Communicate effectively with the Ministry of Transportation (MoTI), stakeholders, crews, supervisors, and the general public
• Develop Category 2 Traffic Management Plans
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What You Bring

• Minimum five (5) years road and bridge maintenance and/or construction experience
• Previous managerial experience is preferred
• Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding of both the MOTI specifications, BC road and bridge maintenance and ISO 9001:2015 QMS standards
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Successfully completed ISO 9001 Lead Auditory Training
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Science or related field

Benefits

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview