Quality Specialist (Contract) Talent Pool

Bruce Power; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce Power is seeking a Quality Specialist to provide supplier quality oversight for equipment, materials and services at the site. You will perform supplier surveillance, source inspections, and documentation reviews to ensure contractual and regulatory quality requirements are met.

The role works with Project Management, Supply Chain and Engineering, and may involve travel to supplier facilities domestically and abroad to support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in engineering or science with relevant experience.
• Experience assessing supplier performance and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of QA, inspection and testing practices in nuclear/aerospace/defence sectors.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier surveillance, source inspections and product verification.
• Execute Oversight and Surveillance Plans with Project Managers and suppliers.
• Witness inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Review supplier quality programs and procurement processes for improvements.
• Identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Support supplier audits, findings and corrective action tracking.
• Verify regulatory and technical approvals for engineered products and equipment.
• Investigate supplier quality issues with Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide QA guidance on supplier performance and procurement activities.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory codes, standards, and QA qualifications.
• Travel to supplier facilities domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

Manufacturing

Inspection

Education

University degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Bruce Power is advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation. From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program. Supporting this work onsite offers interesting and impactful opportunities.

We are seeking Quality Specialists for temporary contract opportunities through a vendor partner at the Bruce Power site. This dynamic opportunity requires an individual who can thrive in a fast paced and integrated team environment. The Quality Specialist will provide supplier quality oversight for the equipment, materials and services procured for Bruce Power. The successful candidate will perform supplier surveillance and source inspections, review quality and procurement documentation, monitor supplier performance, and support audits and assessments to ensure contractual, regulatory and quality requirements are met. This role works closely with suppliers, Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering and other internal stakeholders to identify and resolve quality issues, strengthen supplier performance and support continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

This posting is for contract opportunities and while no posting end date is indicated, it may close at any time, based on fulfillment of business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supplier surveillance, source inspections and product verification activities for equipment, materials and services.
• Execute Procurement Oversight and Surveillance Inspection Plans in coordination with Project Managers and suppliers.
• Witness inspections and testing to confirm compliance with applicable specifications, codes, standards and contractual requirements.
• Review supplier quality programs, documentation and procurement processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and document non-conformances and work with suppliers to establish effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in supplier audits and assessments and follow up on resulting findings and Corrective Action Requests.
• Verify applicable regulatory and technical approvals for engineered products and equipment.
• Investigate supplier quality issues, equipment failures and field concerns in collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and site stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on quality assurance requirements, supplier performance and quality-related procurement activities.
• Maintain applicable technical and Quality Assurance qualifications and current knowledge of regulatory codes, standards and industry practices.
• Travel to supplier facilities, including domestic and international locations, as required.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing, inspection or quality oversight, preferably in the nuclear, aerospace or defence sectors.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, manufacturing, inspection and testing practices, including applicable nuclear/industry codes and standards such as CSA N286/N299, N285, ASME BPVC, NQA-1 and ISO standards.
• Demonstrated experience assessing supplier performance, resolving quality issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively engage suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Quality auditing experience, ASQ certification, Six Sigma/Lean experience, or technical expertise in areas such as pressure boundary, welding, electrical systems, or nuclear component fabrication are considered assets.

Inclusion fuels excellence. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels safe, valued, and seen – because when people thrive, we all succeed. Guided by our Excellence Model and One Team mindset, inclusion is more than a value – it’s how we deliver results: smarter, safer, and stronger. Safe. Reliable. Securing Tomorrow. Learn more, view our Inclusion Policy.

At Bruce Power, there are limitless opportunities to pursue multiple career paths and take on exciting new challenges, all while enjoying small town, lakeside living.

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.