QC Advisor F​/H

What is the project?

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Program involves designing and building a new deep‑water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve

• A 1.5 km‑long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.15 m diameter slurry TBM).
• Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore).
• An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

• Job category: QHSE – Quality Officer
• Job title:
  
  QC Advisor F/H
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Telework:
  On site

The QC Advisor is responsible for the management of on‑site quality control and quality inspections, reporting to the Quality Director. They provide guidance to construction teams, establish organizational and control procedures, and document non‑conformities and their resolution.

• Participate in establishing, maintaining and improving the Quality Control Management on site.
• Organize and participate in quality inspections in accordance with the schedule.
• Control, coordinate and monitor quality issues in cooperation with the relevant services.
• Establish organizational and control procedures.
• Support the Quality Director in reviewing WMS and their ITPs.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Adhere to the project scope, schedule, inspection, testing and develop quality documentation while organizing and maintaining inspection and testing documentation.
• Provide guidance to construction supervision and crafts regarding the project‑specific quality process and ensure the requirements of the ITP are met.
• Report and document non‑conformance when they occur and assist in ensuring rework is tracked.
• Coordinate with third‑party testing agencies and ensure that status logs are maintained.
• Review and approve all third‑party test results for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate hazards.
• Respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., different coloured warning tags, warnings).
• Ensure adherence to lockout/tag‑out procedures.
• Coordinate system turnover activities with project teams and assist in assembling turnover.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in quality control on major projects in the GTA.
• In‑depth knowledge of ISO standards and QHSE regulations applicable to large construction projects.
• Heightened ability to conduct inspections, tests and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Capacity to monitor the implementation of QHSE procedures.
• Proficiency in audits, scheduling, reporting and closure of findings.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations.
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to a variety of situations.

• Gross annual salary between CAD 110 000 and CAD 140 000, depending on experience and profile.
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid.
• Annual bonuses.
• Group health insurance (including virtual health‑care system).
• Wellness spending account.
• Career development opportunities.
• A cosmopolitan and inclusive work environment.
• Attractive and challenging project.

• Minimum education required: A‑levels.
• Minimum experience required:
  More than 8 years.
• Job location:
  
  Pickering, Ontario, Canada.