Supplier Quality Surveillance Coordinator

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) Coordinator to support our SCM team on ERI projects including electrical, mechanical, and mining equipment. You will coordinate third‑party inspections, review quality documentation, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while liaising with clients and vendors.

Your role involves evaluating inspection results, managing NCRs, and ensuring the timely execution of quality plans across multiple geographies.

Qualifications

• Understanding SQS procedures/workflows and how they relate to client/project requirements.
• Identify inspection agencies with qualified 3rd party inspectors across Canada, USA, Europe, Asia as required.
• Communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences internal and external.
• Coordinate SQS activities for High Voltage Oil filled electrical equipment, cables and substations.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, quality plans, codes and regulatory requirements for HV power equipment.
• Assess performance of processes: visual, dimensional, documentation review, NDT, hardness, surface finish, tests, welding, heat treatment.
• Familiar with inspection requirements for metals and mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Establish work assignment and reporting requirements for TPIA.
• Prepare estimates for projects and manage hours.
• Coordinate inspections with TPIA at vendor facilities.
• Review inspection reports for fabrication quality and progress against fab schedule.
• Address deficiencies in vendor facilities and ensure documentation compliance.
• Collaborate with client and supplier quality representatives to cover all equipment quality activities.
• Assist in developing or revising WSP General Specifications and procedures.
• Review/approve ITPs, WPSs, Vendor Quality Plans and testing procedures.
• Coordinate pre-inspection meetings and document minutes.
• Manage vendor NCRs, advise on corrective actions and closeouts.
• Review and approve invoices from TPIA.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Conflict management

Electrical codes

Engineering degree

Welding certification

NDT Level II

Industry standards

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP

The Opportunity — Build the Future With Us

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) Coordinator to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management this position will be responsible for SQS functions on various Energy, Resources, and Industry (ERI) projects for major electrical, mechanical and mining equipment.

Your Impact

• The responsibilities, tasks and activities for the SQS Coordinator will include but are not limited to the following
• Clear understanding of SQS procedures/workflows and how they relate to Client-specific and/or project requirements.
• Identification of Inspection Agencies with qualified 3rd party inspectors across Canada, USA, Europe, Asia as required. Approve proposed inspectors.
• An ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences internally and externally.
• Manage SQS coordination activities for High Voltage Oil filled electrical equipment, Cables and Substations.
• Capable of interpreting specifications, drawings, quality plans, code and regulatory requirements especially for high voltage power transmission and distribution electrical equipment.
• Demonstrable capability to assess the performance of processes including, Visual inspection, Dimensional inspection, Documentation Review, NDT, Hardness Testing, Surface finish, Pressure testing, Welding, Heat Treatment.
• Familiar with inspection requirements on equipment required for metals and mining projects.
• Establishes details of work assignment and reporting requirements for TPIA.
• Prepares estimates for various projects and participates in the management of those hours.
• Coordinate inspection activities with TPIA at vendor’s facilities.
• Receives inspection reports, reviews for quality of fabrication, progress as per fab schedule, and follows up on any noted deficiencies in vendor’s facility.
• Ensures vendor compliance to document requirements, Codes, Standards and Regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant ‘key working relationships, such as Client and Supplier quality representatives, to ensure all quality activities related to equipment have been addressed.
• Assist in the development, review and / or revision of WSP General Specifications as required.
• Review and approve ITPs/WPSs/Vendor Quality Plans/Testing Procedures.
• Coordinate/chair/minute pre-inspection meetings.
• Manage vendor NCRs when required, including report initiation, advice on corrective actions, and follow-through to closeout.
• Review and approve invoices from Third Party Inspection Agency (TPIA).

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Good knowledge of major equipment procured on Mining, Waste to Energy, Nuclear, Power Transmission and Distrubution, and Oil and Gas projects.
• Conflict management skills relating to adverse findings from surveillance activities.
• Familiar with electrical equipment codes and certifications.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• CWB/AWS Welding certification
• Valid certification (at least level II) in NDT (MT, PT, UT, RT interpretation
• Excellent understanding of ASME, CSA and IEEE standards

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $29.50 - $39.10 per hour

MB & ON: $26.90 – $37.10 per hour

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $26.60 - $35.40 per hour

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .