Lead, Quality

Aecon•Toronto, ON

46d•$75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Quality, the Quality Lead oversees the execution of the project‑specific Quality Program, ensuring full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and code requirements. The role supports safe, consistent, and efficient quality inspection activities while providing guidance to QC Inspectors and cross‑functional project teams throughout planning, execution, and closeout phases. The Quality Lead works closely with operations, engineering, construction, and client representatives to verify that all inspection, testing, and documentation processes are completed accurately and on time. The position supports quality planning, inspection coordination, non‑conformance management, records control, calibration oversight, and continuous improvement activities. Operating in a highly regulated, fast‑paced environment, the Quality Lead plays a critical role in safeguarding quality standards, ensuring traceability and compliance, and fostering strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Post-secondary school education in welding technology, QA/QC or a related discipline at the University or College level.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a fabrication inspection / quality assurance role in lead role
Good communication and organizational skills
Computer literate in MS Office and databases
Nuclear and Non-Nuclear ASME & CSA Codes / ISO 9001 and CWB knowledge and working experience
Training in calibration methods and processes
Quality Program Auditor training

Nice To Haves

CWB/AWS/API Weld Inspector- Level II or Equivalent (an asset)
NDE training in PT, MT, and VT.

Responsibilities

The QC team receives all required safety training and that they work in a safe and efficient manner.
Ensure quality programs are fully implemented
Supervision and support of QC Inspectors in all daily work activities.
Training of staff and guidance in the performance of their duties.
Timely inspections are being performed
Compliance to project specifications, drawings, and relevant code requirements
Physical & visual inspections of projects in progress
Interface with customer/owner and Code inspectors is provided.
Accurate and timely documentation submittals
Compliance with all quality elements relating to the CWB, B&PV and Nuclear Quality Programs.
Feedback to QC Inspectors on performance of duties.
Encouragement and coaching of employee(s) in order to foster professional development.
Effective teamwork is promoted within the QC Inspection team.
Support and assistance to employees in coordinating activities requiring the cooperation of suppliers, distributors and other divisions.
Development and supervision in the preparation of job related documentation.
Coordination of QC work according to daily and weekly production schedules.
Required periodic activities are performed including: cleaning and calibrating of equipment, providing testing materials, organizing equipment, and ordering supplies.
Assist in developing Quality Procedures and Work Instructions for both shop and site projects.
Maintain adequate records and assure adherence to guidelines and regulations regarding hazardous, safety manuals, accident reports, permits and emergency recovery plans.