Manager, Quality

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

Aecon’s Major Projects East division is hiring a Quality Control Manager for a project assignment. The QC Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of quality management systems and procedures.

What You’ll Do Here :

To support Project Site Team on all matters pertaining to quality

Coordinate activities of the Quality Team

Planning, establishing, documenting, and maintaining the QMP

Directing the performance of internal and external quality audits including audits and assessments conducted on suppliers

Verification of procurement documents procured items and services for construction and installation work

Indoctrination and training of quality personnel

Maintaining qualification records of QA & QC personnel on file

Assist with the selection and assignment of Project Quality Personnel to ensure they are trained, qualified, competent, and where required certified to perform the assigned functions

To ensure quality personnel have reviewed contract details pertaining to technical and quality requirements

Evaluating and selecting suppliers and subcontractors

Reviewing and accepting of customer free issue items and supporting documentation

Provide assistance to Project Management related to matters involving Project Quality

The quality manager shall have defined authority for ensuring the establishment and maintenance of the Quality Management System and auditing and reporting on the status of, and compliance with the Quality Management System

Be independent of the Design-Builder’s Site / production management team and have full access to all quality documentation described in the Quality Management System held with Design-Builder Parties

Developing, implementing and maintaining, and ensuring the effective operation of, the Quality Management System

Initiating management reviews, not less frequently than annually, and taking other actions necessary to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System

Preparing Quality Audit Plans and scheduling and coordinating Internal Quality Audits and External Quality Audits of key processes with the relevant Design-Builder Parties

Ensuring that all Quality Audits required under the Quality Documentation are conducted, and reporting the findings of such audits to the client

Authority to immediately stop any work or activity which is not being performed or carried out in accordance with the Quality Documentation applicable

Liaising with client and acting as the primary representative for the Design-Builder on all matters relating to quality management

Coordinating all activities that demonstrate to Design-Builder and client that the Quality Management System meets the requirements

Preparing and submitting monthly Quality Management System reports

Ensuring that relevant Quality Records are retained in accordance with the Quality Management System and the requirements

Developing and implementing a program for Disposition and Corrective Action for Non-Conformances

Approve and sign off on the action taken for closure of Non-Conformance Reports

What You Bring to the Team :

Certified Engineering Technologist registered in the Province of Ontario or equivalent education and training

Minimum 15 years’ experience working in infrastructure construction

7+ years’ experience working as a QC Manager preferred

Must be certified as an internal or lead auditor to ISO 9001 : 2015

Previous experience in Canadian and International Standards

Bridge, roads, transit and highways construction experience preferred

A valid Driver’s License

Knowledge of Total Quality Management and methodologies

Be a certified ISO 9001 : 2015 Lead Auditor or have experience in a similar quality management role for a transit project

Energetic, detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage a multi-task workload

Strong aptitude for quality assurance

Excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in manner that is easily understood

Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing

Ability to work well both independently and on teams

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office suite

What Makes us Aecon Proud :

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more
• Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan