Quality Coordinator - Eastern Canada

Requisition ID: 168301

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Quality Coordinator, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Company Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented throughout the company. You will perform and report on internal quality system audits and assists in the overall administration of the internal audit program.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

Kiewit's Eastern Canada District has several projects from Atlantic Canada to Quebec and Ontario and into Northern Canada, including in major metropolitan areas such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Kingston among others. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality presentations.
• Performing Quality Kick-Off meetings with the supplier to explain project Quality Management.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis.
• In regards to Suppliers, the Quality Coordinator is responsible for:
• Ensuring that all Quality issues are resolved before the release of the final payment.
• Provide update to employees on client critique results.
• Auditing the supplier to determine if required Quality records submitted.
• Participating in weekly coordination meetings to resolve Quality issues.
• Mentor other Project Quality Coordinators as required.
• Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Maintain Client Critique Schedules, Tracking and Trends.
• Understand requirements of ISO 9001 Standards.
• Collaborating with the supplier to identify Quality requirements.
• Help in the planning of, and participate in, internal quality audits.
• Maintain Corrective Action Reports.
• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
• Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interview staff, and administer online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
• Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals.
• Disseminate quality information in the office and on the intranet, send results to managers on a weekly basis, write monthly articles for company newsletter, present information at department discipline meetings, etc.
• Participate in district standards meetings and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.
• Draft and maintain a Project Quality Plan for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics.
• Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project management type environment; specific experience in Kiewit-related projects such as mass transit, transportation, power, oil & gas, mining and heavy industrial would be an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, ethics, and integrity.
• ASQ Audit certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or ten years of related experience in Quality preferably within a heavy civil and industrial contractor and/or an engineering/quality consultancy.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications required.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Regular, reliable attendance

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.