Position Title:  Quality Manager

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?

The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Framatome, located in Kincardine, Ontario. SGRT is a part of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) project and includes the removal of the steam generators and the installation of replacement steam generators with related plant modifications. 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. 

In addition to the existing contracts for Unit 3 and Unit 4, SGRT has been awarded contracts for Unit 5, 7, and 8 for steam generator replacements as part of the Bruce Major Component Replacement project.

The Project Quality Manager (PQM) reports to the Project Quality Director and will have input with establishing a Project Quality Team and authority to manage the team. The Project Quality Manager (PQM) will have authority to implement and maintain a Quality Management Plan (QMP). The PQM is the representative who has authority and responsibility to identify aspects affecting quality and report them to the Project Quality Director, resolve quality matters. 

What You’ll Do Here:

The PQM has responsibility, authority, and organizational freedom, along with those responsible for verification, audit and program review functions to:

• Identify and record quality problems and problems related to the effective implementation of the QMP.
• Initiate, recommend, monitor, trend and report implementation of actions required to address quality related issues or provide solutions to such problems through designated channels.
• Verify and confirm implementation and effectiveness of solutions; and,
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of a nonconforming item or service until a disposition has been obtained.
• Responsible for the verification, examination and  testing have direct access to a level of management necessary to ensure that appropriate quality assurance and quality control actions are implemented. 
• Support Project site team on all matters pertaining to quality.
• Report conditions affecting quality to the Project Quality Director.
• Assist with planning, establishing, documenting, and maintaining the QMP.
• Assist with directing the performance of internal and external quality audits including audits and assessments conducted on suppliers. 
• Complete verification of procurement document procured items and services for construction and installation work.
• To assist with the indoctrination and training of project management and staff as defined in the Project Management Plan and QMP.
• To qualify Quality personnel and maintaining qualification records on file.
• To participate 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 assign personnel to review contract requirements pertaining to quality.
• For evaluating and selecting suppliers and subcontractors.
• For reviewing and accepting of customer free issue items and supporting documentation; and
• To assist Project Management related to matters involving Project Quality Objectives.
• To direct preparation of History Dockets or History Files, and to review and accept them. 
• To interface with Bruce Power MCR Quality personnel regarding any quality related issues.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project quality team. 

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physical Science, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control. 
• Certification(s) in: Quality Engineer (CQE), Quality Auditor (CQA), and/or ISO-9000 Auditor.
• Experience and knowledge with Nuclear Codes & Standards, and an understanding of Nuclear Safety Culture and Nuclear Quality Programs.
• Experience with managing a Nuclear Quality Team, interfacing with Project Team and customer representatives for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience with working in a Nuclear facility and interfacing with the facility owner.
• Experience with Internal Audits, and Customer Qualification audits.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Due to the nature of work conducted by SGRT, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.    
• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

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.