Black & McDonald’s Leduc Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the QA/QC Manager, the QA/QC Coordinator is primarily located in Leduc, AB, and will be required to travel to various site locations, as assigned by their immediate manager, or their designate. The QA/QC Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring accurate and timely quality management of field and office operations. They will guide the project teams and provide quality-related support to the operation to ensure quality standards are upheld.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that all QA and QC activities are understood and implemented according to company and client standardsDevelop, implement and manage all aspects of quality assurance within the Region Educate and provide recommendations to regional leadership with regards to quality management improvementsContinuously monitor activities for deviations from specification and ensure deviations are addressed appropriatelyDevelop and monitor, in conjunction with Operations, the execution of project quality plans and documents, including compliance by subcontractorsLiaise with Purchasing and Operations to establish quality requirements and ensure that suppliers and sub-contractors are rated as to their ability to conformCommunicate and coordinate to ensure all customer concerns regarding quality are addressed efficiently and effectivelyActively assist staff in identifying potential improvements to procedures and approaches to the work from a quality control prospectiveWork with other managers and staff to identify and deliver quality orientations and training needsGather information pertaining to any quality-related concerns to identify issues, consult, problem solve, provide solutions for issues and implement best course of actionsDrive continuous improvement and zero defects through quality plans and processesWrite and maintain various formal quality management documents such as manuals, policies, procedures, plans, checklists and records appropriate to existing and emerging regulator, client and internal needsMinimize deficiencies and reworks through setting clearly defined quality targets
Comply with customer's quality management systemInterface with regulators and client auditors as required, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards and client specifications and the execution of corrective actions in order to maintain quality program registrationsOther duties as assigned

Competency Requirements

Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree of Diploma in:
o Civil / Electrical Engineering or Technologist, or Construction Management or
o Red Seal Journeyman with 2+ years of office experience

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3+ years’ of QA/QC Experience in implementing Quality Programs and interfacing with client(s)3+ years in a similar QA/QC Coordinator role

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsFamiliarity with industry standard necessary to carry out QA/QC worksExcellent analytical and decision-making skills, with commitment to excellence and high-quality workKnowledge and experience with site safety procedures, including electrical safety standardsProven experience MS Office (Outlook, Word, Project, and Excel)

The following certifications/designations are considered assets:

Knowledge of Canadian Building Codes, CSA, and ASTM codesQuality Inspector Certification (ASQ)

Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets:

Confined Space Awareness/RescueFall ArrestWHMISFirst AidGround Disturbance Certification

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.