Quality Management Associate

Quality Management Associate - (QM_AS.4)

We are an employee‑owned Canadian company passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake. We offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years, a Platinum Club member, and a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009.

Our work environment promotes collaboration, investment in people, and a culture that engages and inspires to be the best and think creatively while applying best practices.

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Quality Management Associate for our Edmonton office. The role involves providing quality management, assurance, control, and field review/inspection services for major infrastructure projects in collaboration with the Operational Quality Manager and Project Manager. The successful candidate will be primarily based on active project sites and support Project Delivery tasks in the office as needed.

What We Offer

- A centrally located office in downtown Edmonton.

- Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, company‑matching pension program, and parental leave top‑up program.

- Ongoing support for growth and development: formal Professional Development program, mentorship programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.

- On‑site fitness centre with full amenities.

- Discounted rates at a neighbouring childcare facility.

- Active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office and offers subsidised tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton.

Your Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems / quality assurance programmes for clients on major projects.

- Review and qualify quality documentation submissions.

- Review contract specifications for constructability, completeness, and QA/QC requirements.

- Support technical subject matter experts in initiating, documenting, and resolving Nonconformity Reports.

- Perform root cause analysis.

- Conduct field reviews and site surveillances to support construction teams in identifying and resolving field issues.

- Provide guidance on applicable standards and regulations for the programme or project.

- Provide training and quality support to project teams.

- Provide project quality updates and prepare reports for the Project Manager.

- Review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Contractor Quality Plans.

- Support continuous improvement of the Quality Management programme.

Job Requirements

- Undergraduate degree or diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution in Civil Engineering.

- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer or P.L.(Eng) with APEGA, or as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET – a plus.

- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a field engineering or construction management role, with minimum 2 years in a quality management role.

- Successful completion of an ISO 9001 or QMS Lead Auditor course or similar – a plus.

- Additional certifications with PMI, CWB, ASSTTBC, ASQ, IRCA, or similar – a plus.

- Knowledge in preparing contract administration documents such as agendas, minutes, daily logs, photographic records, RFI, testing reports, change orders, deficiency lists, construction certificates.

- Ability to read and understand technical contracts, drawings, and specifications.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Superior interpersonal skills and conflict resolution capability.

- Excellent organisational skills; can work independently with minimal supervision.

- Experience with revision‑controlled Project Management Information System or Document Control system (e.g., ACONEX, Procore, InEight, M‑Files) – a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. We protect the privacy of personal information, which will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

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