Quality Trainer

Aecon; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon’s Shoreline Power Group in Kincardine, Ontario seeks a Quality Training Instructor to deliver training to Quality Control Inspectors and Supervisors on the Bruce Power refurbishment program. You will develop materials, lead sessions, and leverage past QA/OPEX resources to improve training content.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in industrial quality, strong communication, and experience with reactor refurbishment techniques; travel to field and office locations is expected, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial quality experience in construction and maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with large teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Previous Candu reactor refurbishment training knowledge or reactor re-tube experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and technical support to the series training department resources.
• Support revision of documents with trainers and series leads.
• Develop quality training material including lesson plans, practical evaluations and exams.
• Participate in series training reviews and document lessons learned for future training.
• Identify training gaps in Technical, Quality or Human Performance areas for QCI/QCS education.
• Liaise with operations to ensure training meets project needs.
• Use metrics to drive continuous improvement in training strategy.
• Deliver engaging training courses to ensure content retention.
• Incorporate multimedia, graphics, and simulations to clarify concepts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Self-motivated leadership

Industrial quality experience

CANDU reactor refurbishment knowledge

Education

Technical or training-related post-secondary education

Job description

Location: Kincardine, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Quality Trainer

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and AtkinsRealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

Under the direction of the Lead, Quality Trainer and Quality Manager, the Quality Training Instructor will execute the delivery of quality training to the Quality Control Inspectors (QCI’s) and Quality Control Supervisors (QCS’s). This includes continuous improvement of training activities for the Bruce Power FCFR Series execution.

What You'll Do Here:

• Provide quality & technical support to series training department resources
• Support resolution of document revisions with the trainers and series leads
• Development of Quality training material including lesson plans, practical evaluations and written exams
• Participate in series training review meetings to document training related lessons learned and identifies potential subsequent Quality training developments
• Identify any gaps with Technical, Quality or Human Performance training requirements to successfully educate Quality Control Inspectors and Quality Control Supervisors with the detailed operation of the refurbishment scopes of work
• Liaise with operations and implementation leads to ensure training programs will meet project needs
• Use available metrics and analysis to identify and drive a continuous improvement training strategy
• Deliver all training courses in an engaging manner to ensure retention of content
• Leverage past technical & quality OPEX (QCI’s, mockups, factory acceptance trials, etc) to enhance the training program
• Support the identification of technical & quality training requirements and creating material to successfully educate QCI’s & QCS’s to perform their assigned tasks safely, efficiently and effectively
• Deliver entry and advanced level courses in accordance with the Series Training plan as it relates to quality requirements
• Assists to ensure that multimedia technology and authoring tools are used to incorporate high quality graphics, animations/simulations, drawings, pictures, and other graphical representations into the training material to clarify concepts, support and enhance written and oral information. This includes personal demonstration of the understanding of the course content
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, team participation, and motivation in all aspects of training
• Interfaces with construction and project management to address training requirements and determine appropriate methods of delivery
• Participates in training content reviews with quality, construction and other stakeholders to ensure training adequacy, effectiveness and accuracy
• Ensures storage and revision control of all documents is as per issued instruction
• Maintains good order and is responsible to conduct training in a professional manner while in the training environment
• Various work locations in both field and office
• Travel as necessary
• Other duties as directed by the Quality Manager and Series Training Manager

What You Bring to the Team:

• 5+ years of industrial quality with experience in construction and maintenance
• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team
• Post-secondary education in a technical or training-related field
• Previous Candu reactor refurbishment training knowledge or reactor re-tube experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team player who demonstrates leadership

Reason for vacancy: New

Salary range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.