Nuclear Quality Manager

Job Description Nuclear Quality Lead

Location: Ontario (Waterloo, GTA, Ottawa)

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As Canada's nuclear sector continues to grow through refurbishment, life extension, waste management, SMRs, and new build programs, GHD is investing in the people, systems, and capabilities required to support our clients throughout the nuclear project lifecycle. We are building a leading advisory, engineering, environmental, and infrastructure development practice that complements our broader Energy business and supports sustainable growth across Canada.

To support GHD's continued expansion in the Canadian nuclear market, we are seeking a Nuclear Quality Lead to establish, implement, and sustain our nuclear quality assurance program, while supporting project delivery across our growing portfolio of nuclear work.

This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional who understands the practical application of CSA N286, CSA N299.1-16, and related nuclear quality standards to engineering and infrastructure development/modification projects, within the industry.

You will act as the primary interface between GHD and nuclear clients, regulators, and supporting partners, leading the development and implementation of the nuclear QA program. In addition to establishing, building, and maintaining our nuclear quality program, you will act as the primary QA representative to nuclear clients and stakeholders, support audits/assessments/qualification activities, and mentor internal teams on program expectations

This is an opportunity to help shape GHD's nuclear future while working alongside technical leaders, project managers, and clients across Canada's rapidly expanding nuclear industry.

This role combines nuclear quality program leadership with project delivery support and organizational capability development.

The position is designed for a senior nuclear quality professional capable of establishing and maintaining a robust nuclear quality management system while supporting project execution and the responsible growth of GHD's nuclear practice.

The role is quality-led, with accountability for the development and ongoing management of GHD's nuclear quality program, complemented by project delivery and client engagement support.

• Lead the development and implementation of GHD's Nuclear Quality Management System in alignment with CSA N286 and CSA N299.1-16 requirements
• Assist with drafting of QA/QC procedures and related documentation
• Lead organizational readiness for internal, client, supplier, and third-party audits
• Maintain and continuously improve the nuclear QA program
• Review and ensure procedures related to QA elements are practical, usable, and aligned with operations
• Provide expert interpretation of nuclear quality requirements and industry best practices

• Plan and conduct internal audits and surveillance activities.
• Prepare for client, utility, and third-party audits, assessments, and qualification activities
• Oversee nonconformance, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Maintain organizational audit readiness.
• Support procurement QA, supplier qualification and approved supplier programs.

• Develop organizational structure and hiring strategy for nuclear QA/QC project teams.
• Mentor and coach QA/QC managers and project quality personnel.
• Drive understanding of procedure use and adherence
• Support training and awareness on nuclear QA expectations
• Support qualification and competency programs.
• Provide expert guidance to project teams during project planning and execution.
• Promote a strong nuclear safety and quality culture.

• Serve as Quality…