About the Role
Valard Construction is seeking a skilled Quality Coordinator to join their growing team. This role is responsible for implementing Quality Programs and Systems, supervising quality-related activities, and ensuring products and services meet internal and external requirements. The position requires meticulous documentation and organization of quality records.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adequate quality resources are assigned to the project
- Maintain quality-specific organizational charts, job descriptions, resumes and other Quality team tracking documentation
- Review and approve all incoming QA/QC records, test reports, and photos
- Assist in the submission of QA/QC records to the Client
- Report on Quality activities and progress as per project required frequencies
- Coordinate specific QA and QC activities as directed
- Coordinate with Quality Supervisors and Assistants in filing, organizing, and maintaining project Quality documentation and records
- Conduct random or scheduled audits on the overall Quality Program or specific projects
- Identify, document, and propose solutions to Non-Conformances
- Identify and document Quality Learning Opportunities, Opportunities for Improvement, and Corrective Action Reports
- Collect and report quality-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Assist with orientation and training of new Quality personnel and/or construction personnel
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Quality personnel project schedule and book all related travel arrangements
- Accurately track all equipment and devices assigned to Quality personnel on the project
- Support material management by ensuring proper qualification of Suppliers, receipt and storage of Material Test Reports or Factory Acceptance Testing, and quality inspections
- Support construction group by assisting in the creation of work plans, processes or tracking
- Effective utilization of all required project support software and infrastructure for document control, management, and storage
Requirements
- Post-Secondary education in a related field
- 3 Years experience in a technical or QA/QC role in the construction industry
- 1 year of field / site-based experience
- Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically the ISO 9001 standard
- Proven ability to read, interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, specifications, construction drawings and other related documentation
- Advanced knowledge of Foundations, Transmission / Distribution Lines and/or Substations work, and applicable standards (CSA, ASTM, etc.)
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
Skills
- Quality Programs
- Quality Management Systems
- QA/QC
- ISO 9001
- MS Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Bluebeam Revu
- SharePoint
- Power systems experience (Distribution, Substation, and/or Transmission)
Location
- On-site across Canada
- Ontario
- Nova Scotia
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 Years experience in a technical or QA/QC role
- 1 year of field / site-based experience
Education Level
- Post-Secondary education in a related field
- Journeyperson Certification
- C.E.T
- E.I.T
- P.Eng.
- ISO Auditor Certificate
- Certificate of Quality Management
Salary/Compensations
- ~$41.09/hr
Benefits
- 5% RRSP matching program
- Flights provided
- Accommodations provided
- LOA provided
About the Company
- Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations.
- Valard Construction has the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.
- Valard Construction is part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Equal Opportunity
- Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
- Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
