QA/ Qc Field Technician

**Subsidiary**:Colas Canada Inc.

Colas Canada is part of the Colas Group, a world leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group also has a network of companies in the USA.

**Mission**:
The Construction Quality Control Field Technician is responsible for performing the daily QA and QC responsibilities of the project to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the established minimum standards. The role includes physical inspection and documentation of the work flow process and working with other in-house personnel (e.g. Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Engineering Support During Construction, etc.) and external personnel (independent testing agencies, third parties, subcontractors, etc.) to produce and document a quality product. The CQCL reports directly to the Project Quality Manager.

**Main Responsibilities**:
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- Review construction performance to ensure the early identification of variances and corrective action.
- Ensure early identification and documentation of non-conformities through regular surveillance audits, site walkdowns and other forms of Quality Control Activities.
- Support external ISO 9001 registration and assessment audit programs
- Hold project team accountable for quality control program requirements and the overall Quality Manual.
- Review, and know project Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP) with their associated Check Lists and inspection forms
- Perform regular surveillance audits to ensure adherence to the ITP program
- Ensure that all personnel contributing to the project understands the code and can seek clarification from you applicable to their specific scope of work
- Assist with internal and external audits in line with the ISO 9001 standard and the Project Audit Schedule
- Monitor and evaluate the subcontractors performance and report to the Quality Manager
- Verify Project requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation submittals
- Manage the material receiving process to ensure all received materials are in conformance with the approved submittal, stored and handled appropriately.
- Attend all pre-bid meetings when assigned and coordinate all project requirements with the project bidders.
- Review and monitor the disposition and status of all issued nonconformance reports.
- Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements when required.

**Main Responsibilities**:
**Competencies**:

- 1. Working Safely- 2. Acting with Integrity- 3. Demonstrating Initiative- 4. Delivering High Quality Work- 5. Driving Continuous Improvement- 6. Adapting to Change- 7. Driving for Results- Ability to question oneself- 8. Supporting Organizational Goals- Ability to communicate transparently and sincerely- Advising with expertise- Aggregates quality control- Agility- Concrete quality control- Document archiving- ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR- Health and safety- Hot mix asphalt quality control- Integrity- Interpersonal skills- Team Orientation- Technical tests- WORK ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY- Understanding Others- Verbal communication- Welding technology**Profile**:
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- Minimum 3 years of experience in the management of quality control & quality assurance (QA/QC) programs for large construction projects ($1000M+)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Good knowledge and experience in the implementation of problem-solving methodology and performance of root cause analysis (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Good knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- Knowledge of Canadian Building Codes, CSA and ASTM codes
- Experience in subcontractor, manufacturer and vendor interaction and cooperation
- Experience interpreting codes and specifications
- Experience working with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to reach mutually agreeable solutions to technical issues or field issues
- Thorough knowledge of general construction methods and construction codes
- Ability to accurately read and interpret design documents (drawings and specifications)
- Understands how to research and locate manufacturer's product data and installation guidelines
- Knowledge of building envelope construction and materials
- Understands the requirements of fire rated construction requirements
- Strong organization skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisation skills.

Colas Canada Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colas Canada Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.