Quality Assurance Specialist

IAMGOLD • Unorganized North Sudbury, ON

11d • CA$89,000 - CA$133,500 • Onsite

About The Position

We are actively seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Côté Gold Mine site and report to the Manager of Projects. The role provides independent verification that construction, installation, commissioning, and turnover activities are completed in accordance with approved designs, engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, project standards, and operational expectations. The QA Specialist will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Operations, Consultants, and Contractors to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined, properly executed, documented, and verified throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction quality assurance, industrial construction, mining projects, infrastructure, or capital projects.
• Experience supporting projects from design through commissioning and turnover.
• Experience with quality management systems, inspections, audits, and non-conformance management.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Knowledge of construction practices and project delivery processes.
• Familiarity with building codes, engineering standards, and construction specifications.
• Experience developing and managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Strong auditing and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve quality issues proactively.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with building construction, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems is considered a strong asset.
• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO Auditor certification, or equivalent designation is considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), or P.Tech designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project quality management plans.
• Establish quality requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for projects.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, standards, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor quality performance throughout project execution.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Conduct field inspections and quality surveillance activities.
• Verify construction activities meet approved design and technical requirements.
• Witness inspections, testing, and quality hold points.
• Confirm materials, equipment, and installations meet project specifications.
• Identify quality deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Verify completion of corrective actions and deficiency closeout.
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure required inspections and testing activities are scheduled and completed.
• Track inspection records and test results.
• Maintain quality records and verification documentation.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors and testing agencies when required.
• Identify, document, and track construction deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and root causes.
• Coordinate corrective and preventative actions with contractors and project teams.
• Monitor timely closeout of deficiencies and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Maintain quality issue logs and reporting systems.
• Review contractor quality plans and procedures.
• Monitor contractor adherence to contractual quality requirements.
• Participate in contractor audits and performance reviews.
• Support contract administration through objective quality verification.
• Ensure quality documentation requirements are met prior to payment milestones and project closeout.
• Participate in commissioning planning and readiness reviews.
• Verify completion of construction and quality documentation prior to commissioning.
• Support testing, startup, and system verification activities.
• Review turnover packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure as-built documentation, certificates, inspection records, and testing results are complete before handover to Operations.
• Maintain project quality records and audit trails.
• Prepare quality reports and status updates for project leadership.
• Track key quality performance indicators and trends.
• Develop lessons learned and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Support project reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits for peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts to fit your evolving needs.
• Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
• Future-Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
• Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match—because we grow together.
• Teachers on Call Pilot – Tutoring for Children of Employees Grades 3-10.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree