Position Title:  Coordinator, Quality Control

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil 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.

We are seeking our next Quality Coordinator to join our Civil East Team Division who will be responsible for performing in-process and final inspections to ensure construction activities meet technical and quality requirements. 

Your responsibilities on the project:

• Ensure understanding of quality issues, including risks and opportunities, and effective implementation of the project and subcontractor quality plans on site.
• Review and become familiar with the project and subcontractor CIPs
• Review and comment on documents submitted by subcontractors and major (off-site) suppliers, such as quality plans, CIPs, checklists and standard forms/templates.
• Monitor progress of CIPs and ensure that required quality records are available
• Participate in kick-off meetings with subcontractors to ensure that risks related to quality issues have been identified, and that the personnel and tools required to implement the quality program are adequate for the scope of the contract.
• Conduct site patrols to monitor construction work and ensure that the construction team carries out all required inspections, and that the results are documented in accordance with CIP requirements and recorded.
• Oversee the management of non-conformances until they are closed according to the established process, and issue non-conformances as required.
• Attend construction coordination meetings as a representative of the quality department and ensure follow-up and closure of quality-related issues.
• Attend audits, verifications and/or inspections carried out by the designer or customer, as appropriate, and follow up and close out such audits, verifications and/or inspections
• Coordinate the preparation of historical records
• Participate in problem-solving related to quality issues and make suggestions for the improvement of the project's quality system, contribute to lessons learned sessions during and at the end of the project.
• Support teams during internal audits
• Contribute to the documentation of quality-related claims/litigations through research and analysis.
• Participate in the evaluation of subcontractor performance.
• Comply in all respects with the requirements of the health and safety framework program and environmental management plans.

What you bring to the team:

• Degree in civil engineering, a combination of training and experience in the construction industry could be considered
• 7 to 10 years' experience in civil construction and/or infrastructure and buildings
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment
• Experience in concrete inspection and testing
• Working knowledge of CSA A23.1, CSA A23.2
• Working knowledge of CSA W47.1, CSA W59 and CSA W178 an asset
• Proficiency in Excel
• Understanding of design and construction requirements
• Strong coordination and organization skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated team player who thrives and adapts to a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all project stakeholders, subcontractors, the customer and other interested parties

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.