Manager, Quality Assurance

3 days ago


Castlegar, Canada Kalesnikoff Lumber Full time

Are you inspired?_

**Our company**:
For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

**Role and objectives**:
Kalesnikoff has an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager. The Manager, Quality Assurance is responsible to oversee, support, and lead field teams in planning, and implementing product quality assurance activities in compliance with applicable company standards and programs. The Manager, Quality Assurance must have excellent understanding of regulations and agency requirements for mass timber product manufacturing. They strive to meet the highest quality objectives, by building programs, documentation, tracking and reporting on KPIs, and training employees with a focus on continuous improvement.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop/approve in-house training specific to products grades and standards
- Act as liaison with customers, regulatory agencies and/or internal departments on quality-related matters as required
- Ensure that Company quality standards are effectively implemented
- Ensure adequate corrective measures are implemented on a timely basis in cases of non-compliance
- Assist on-site project personnel involved in quality assurance work, including technical advice supporting resolution of problem areas and/or questions
- Provide review of in-house and 3rd party detailing entities’ work product for conformance to project documents, adherence to principals of timber engineering, constructability issues, assuring details are made to avoid water damage in field, aesthetic quality, etc.
- Develop lessons learned for each project, lead After Action Review meetings, present on lessons learned from each project
- Final approval/engagement for project-specific Quality Control Plans
- Lead/manage QA techs
- Lead/manage day to day QA tasks throughout manufacturing
- Collaborate with manufacturing to improve product quality and production efficiencies
- Collaborate with design team to ensure product is manufactured and fabricated as designed
- Collaborate with Project Management team to ensure product is delivered to customers expectations, strength/aesthetics/value add/etc.
- Continuous improvement of current manufacturing procedures

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural, or other related field and 5 years related work experience; or combination of training and related work experience totaling 10 years
- Minimum 3 years of mass timber industry experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control inspections, or equivalent
- Thorough working knowledge of regulatory agency quality assurance/control activities
- Revit experience or equivalent on-the-job training
- Proven ability to supervise personnel
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have (obtain within 1 year) NAVFAC/USACE, FHA/ADA, and a minimum of 2 ICC specific scope certifications in Building Inspection
- OSHPD, DSA, and/or PE licenses preferred
- Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances
- Proactive and focused on continuous improvement

**You can expect these great benefits**:

- Competitive compensation packages
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
- Team building and social events.
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career.
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees.

**How to apply**:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

**About our Kootenay home**:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

**_ Equal opportunity commit



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