Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT – a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!

The Quality Assurance and Quality Control Coordinator (QAQC) is responsible for managing and performing the daily QA and QC responsibilities of the project to ensure it is constructed in accordance with the project requirements and all applicable codes and standards. The QAQC role includes direct oversight and review of the subcontractor's documentation and QC activities onsite. The QAQC works with other in-house personnel (i.e. Project Coordinators, Construction Coordinators, Field Review Monitors, etc.) and external personnel (independent testing agencies, third parties, subcontractors, etc.) to produce and document a quality product. The QAQC reports directly to the Project Quality Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Review construction performance to ensure early identification of variances and deficiencies.
• Ensure early identification and documentation of non-conformities through regular surveillance audits, site walkdowns, and other forms of QC activities.
• Support external ISO 9001 regulation and assessment audit programs.
• Support and assist in all external and internal audits.
• Hold project team accountable for quality control program requirements and the overall Quality Manual.
• Review, approve and develop Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP) and their associated checklists and inspection forms.
• Perform and document regular surveillance audits to ensure adherence to the ITP program.
• Ensure that all personnel working on the project understand the code and specification requirements applicable to their specific scope of work.
• Manage and provide necessary guidance to Quality Inspectors and Field Technicians.
• Review quality records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and evaluate the subcontractors' performance and report to the Project Quality Manager.
• Manage the material receiving process to ensure all received materials are in conformance with the approved submittal, stored and handled properly.
• Review and monitor the disposition and status of all issued nonconforming reports and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the associated corrective actions
• Recommend and implement improvements when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of direct construction inspection experience on major LRT Or similar projects.
• Certified in Alberta or other jurisdiction as either a Professional Engineer, or a Certified Engineering Technologist.
• Good knowledge and experience in the implementation of problem-solving methodology and performance of Root Cause Analysis (i.e. 6 Sigma).
• Good knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Knowledge of Canadian Building Codes, CSA and ASTM codes.
• Understand the requirements of fire-related construction requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Excel/Word/Outlook/SharePoint)
• Detail oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
• Ability to navigate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary project environment.