Quality Program Specialist

BPLP Bruce Power L.P.; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce Power is hiring a Quality Program Specialist for the on-site role in Tiverton, Ontario. The position supports the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring adherence to quality management practices and regulatory standards within a nuclear context.

It offers ongoing training, competitive compensation, and a path for professional growth in a Safety‑First environment. You will develop procedures, lead oversight activities, and collaborate with project teams to ensure quality objectives are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field
• Knowledge of quality management and QA principles
• Experience in nuclear industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform quality oversight activities per plan
• Review and contribute to Oversight Planning
• Develop quality improvement recommendations
• Prepare QA documents, procedures and training
• Interface with regulatory bodies and industry groups

Skills

Quality Assurance

Nuclear industry

Auditing

Quality management

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work? Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small‑town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety‑First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill‑building potential.

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Quality Assurance Program department is currently hiring for a Quality Program Specialist. This is a permanent, full‑time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario. Bruce Power remains committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future roles across the site and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with prescribed safety policies and regulations.
• Perform Quality related Oversight activities in accordance with a plan.
• Review, evaluate and contribute to the preparation of Oversight Planning.
• Develop solutions to Quality related problems.
• Evaluate the business activities of the Division against Quality Management criteria approved by the Vice President/Department Managers/Directors.
• Report findings and provide improvement recommendations.
• Develop Division specific procedures and practices to ensure effective implementation of Quality Management requirements and established Governance.
• Plan, develop and present training courses for staff of Bruce Power and associated organizations to ensure that quality‑related policies, procedures and practices are understood and properly implemented.
• Interface with standards organizations, regulatory agencies, and industry working groups to ensure that standards and practices developed, or approved for use in Canada, are compatible with Bruce Power interests.
• Development and maintenance of the QAP document BP‑PROG‑17.01 (preparation, control, and revisions thereto); Prepare, implement and maintain the Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) developed in accordance with applicable standards and Bruce Power requirements.
• Prepare and revise QAP related implementation documents, presentations and other supporting requirements including but not limited to; procedures, internal standards, training material, guides and intranet resources.
• Review (QAP flagged) procedures and other documents used to implement QAP requirements.
• Prepare and maintain the Program Effectiveness Reports containing program metrics, risks and continuous improvement plan items.
• Interface/Collaborate with the BP interfacing Program Leads and Owners related to the QAP requirements’ implementation.
• Provide QAP support to Bruce Power Perform Organizations (including but not limited to Projects, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance) including interpretation of QAP and QAM requirements.
• Plan, execute and report on oversight activities related to implementation of the QAP in Bruce Power including interfacing programs.
• This includes Gap Analyses, Missed Opportunity Reviews, Observations, Focus Area Self Assessments and Benchmarking.
• Act as a SPOC, when requested, for audits and inspections.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments in quality management, regulatory codes and standards and Quality Assurance qualifications through attendance in training courses, seminars, contacts with professional organizations and literature reviews in accordance with the QA qualifications and training requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Specific Functional Area Responsibilities

• Management and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
• Development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures pertaining to QAP in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Collaborate/Interface with other relevant programs, organizations and individuals, from the various disciplines, and engages them in the planning, formulating and agreeing to comprehensive - quality procedures with respect to Design Quality, Procurement Quality, Process Quality and Installation Quality.
• Monitors process improvement efforts and provides supporting metrics to ensure successful and consistent process improvements are implemented.
• Initiates necessary actions to correct adverse quality trends.
• Participates in QAP related industry wide benchmarking, detailed gap analysis, synthesis of lessons learned during the delivery of programs and projects and the incorporation of this information into the Bruce Power’s QAP.
• Assists in set up and maintenance of up‑to‑date QAP documentation providing a framework for programs and procedures ensuring that correct and safe practices are followed and construction activities are maintained to a high standard.
• Upholds Bruce Power standards for QAP.
• Collates and analyzes quality performance data and charts against defined parameters and prepares relevant documents and or presentations for the leadership team and/or other program/project teams.
• Participate in relevant quality‑related training.
• Trends nonconformance reports and conditions adverse to quality related to the QA program, reports to Senior Management and recommends or takes corrective action as required.

Education

This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired either through the completion of a four (4) year Bachelors degree in Engineering, science or related field or equivalent technical level of education. Requires knowledge of engineering principles and application. Requires knowledge of quality management and quality assurance principles to permit understanding of the relationships between technical requirements and quality management practices in providing assurance that specified requirements will be met.

Experience

Experience 6 years up to an including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience. Experience in the nuclear industry with practical experience in quality assurance/quality control. Technical experience with nuclear industry code applications in Canada (i.e., CSA N299, N286, N286.7, N285, ASME NQA-1, ASME BPV Code Section III, Section V, Section IX). Involvement in development of Canadian & International Nuclear Standards (i.e., ASME, CSA) considered an asset. Knowledge and experience gained within the Nuclear Industry in the area of Quality Assurance Program development and maintenance considered an asset. Quality Lead Auditor/Auditor experience considered an asset. Problem solving skills and experience with performing quality related assessments and evaluations. Proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent organization, planning, time management and project management abilities. Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Good communication skills (both written and oral), Interpersonal Skills, Planning, and analytical skills including auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating, & reporting.

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As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.

Situated on the shore of Lake Huron

Bruce Power provides nuclear power to one in three homes, hospitals, schools and businesses in Ontario and medical isotopes across the globe to keep medical equipment sterilized and assist in fighting disease. The Bruce site has a proud history of nuclear power generation. Our multi‑year Life‑Extension Program builds on our experience, allowing us to invest in our site, our community, and our province.