Quality Specialist

About the Role

• Assist in developing and implementing quality management procedures consistent with PNR RailWorks and client contractual obligations, including project-specific quality plans, procedures, work methodologies, and work instructions • Assist Quality Manager in developing, reviewing, and overseeing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to identify applicable inspections, tests, and monitoring activities for compliance with acceptance criteria • Assist Quality Manager in overseeing quality testing and inspections; evaluate activities through reviews, audits, assessments, and inspections to minimize risk and improve project quality management effectiveness • Responsible for quality auditing function to ensure compliance with all tests and inspections per latest standards, project requirements and specifications • Work with Quality Manager to develop and audit work processes ensuring project-specific assets on customer property are maintained per best practices, including good repair and housekeeping • Regularly evaluate and update quality management plans, procedures and documents pertaining to USRC Project • Assist in planning, executing, and reporting quality audits for work activities across departments and projects; collect and analyze statistical quality data to identify improvement areas and recommend corrective actions • Work with PNR’s Quality Manager to investigate, report, track, and close out client complaints, including external and internal Non‑Compliance Reports (NCRs) and work deficiencies • Assist PNR Quality Manager and USRC Project Director in developing overall quality risk management strategy with regular reporting to Project Director and client representatives • Present regular status reports for all responsibilities to Quality Manager and Project Director for review prior to client submission • Assist Quality Manager in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating supplier performance and deliverables for adherence to project requirements

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quality audits
• ▸itp management
• ▸inspection testing
• ▸compliance auditing
• ▸statistical analysis
• ▸supplier evaluation

What You Bring

The role may require travel, a valid driver’s license, and occasional night or weekend work to meet project demands. • Flex Work (Possibility) • Hybrid position • Work independently with limited supervision • Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Quality or related field; Bachelor’s in engineering preferred • Minimum 3‑5 years experience in quality on construction projects • Certifications such as Quality Engineer, Quality Lead Auditor/Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate, Six Sigma are assets • Knowledge of construction/maintenance techniques, contract administration, construction inspection, Construction Lien Act, OHRC, and Ontario Health & Safety Act • Competent knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements • Experience with Microsoft Office products • Strong judgment, organizational, interpersonal, oral/written communication, and analytical/problem‑solving skills • Ability to work with multi‑disciplinary teams on complex issues and maintain effective relationships in a large multi‑company organization • Ability to motivate and influence diverse internal and external stakeholders • Ability to reprioritize in response to changing requirements • Familiarity with computers and related applications • Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel as required • Availability to work nights/weekends as needed

Requirements

• ▸iso 9001
• ▸six sigma
• ▸quality engineer
• ▸engineering degree
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸hybrid

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 and includes flexible hybrid work options. Reporting to the Quality Manager and under the direction of the Project Director, the Sr. Quality Specialist enforces a rigorous Quality Assurance/Control System for all products and works on the assigned project, ensuring compliance with company and client regulations and ISO 9001 standards. • Company events • Health & Dental Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Employer RRSP match • Competitive Time Off Policy • Salary Range: $75,000 • $90,000

Work Environment

Onsite