Lead Quality Specialist

Role Summary

The Lead Quality Specialist supports the implementation and day-to-day execution of quality assurance and quality control processes across company operations and projects. Reporting to the QA Manager this role assists with inspections audits documentation issue tracking and compliance monitoring to help ensure work is completed in accordance with company requirements client expectations applicable codes and project specifications. The Lead Quality Specialist works closely with project teams and operational staff to promote consistency accountability and continuous improvement.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

The Lead Quality Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that Modern Niagara consistently delivers safe high-quality and compliant projects that meet client expectations and industry standards. By supporting quality assurance and quality control processes across projects and operations this role helps reduce risk improve project performance strengthen client confidence and drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Ensure Quality and Compliance
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Risk Reduction
• Support Successful Project Delivery

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance and quality control processes procedures and documentation.
• Assist with inspections audits site reviews and verification activities to confirm compliance with project and company requirements.
• Review and maintain quality records reports checklists and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Track deficiencies non-conformances and corrective actions and follow up with project teams to support timely resolution.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with client specifications internal standards applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to project teams in the preparation and execution of quality plans inspection activities and turnover requirements.
• Gather analyze and communicate quality-related information to the QA Manager and project stakeholders.
• Participate in training toolbox talks and awareness activities that promote quality expectations and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with field staff supervisors subcontractors and support teams on quality-related matters.
• Maintain a professional and proactive approach in supporting quality objectives across office and field environments.

Must-haves:

• Post-secondary education in construction engineering quality or a related field or 5 years of journeyperson practical experience.
• Typically 2 to 5 years of related experience in quality assurance quality control compliance or 5 years of journeyperson construction experience.
• Working knowledge of construction processes (including mechanical piping knowledge) inspections documentation and quality requirements.
• Experience in large-scale mechanical projects including Healthcare Facilities Government Facilities and/or High-rise Buildings.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings specifications procedures and standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in both office and field settings.

This is a new position and the salary range is between $95000 - $115000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many others.
• Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa.

We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values
We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork.

Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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