Quality Assurance Specialist

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Quality Assurance Specialist is located in either Pickering and/or Bowmanville and typically reports directly to the QA Director. The QA Specialist is responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance of all pressure boundary components procured or fabricated for the organization. This role provides technical oversight throughout the procurement lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on source surveillance, supplier quality management, and alignment with in-house procurement processes. The specialist acts as the subject matter expert for codes, standards, and inspection requirements related to pressure boundary items.

• →Lead and coordinate source surveillance activities at supplier facilities to verify conformance with technical requirements, regulatory codes, and procurement specifications.
• →Review and approve supplier quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and fabrication records or code procedures as applicable.
• →Identify and address quality gaps, nonconformances, or risks during manufacturing and inspection phases
• →Ensure that procurement documentation includes adequate surveillance scopes, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, and documentation expectations.
• →Collaborate closely with procurement teams to translate technical and code requirements into clear, enforceable purchase requisitions and contract documents.
• →Serve as the organizational expert on pressure boundary requirements
• →Validate supplier capability to meet pressure boundary design, fabrication, and testing obligations.
• →Participate in audits, surveillance reports, and corrective action tracking
• →Conduct QA site estimates for PNG & DNG
  
  

• Change Orientation
• Continuous Learning
• Accountability
• Problem Solving and Innovation
  
  

• College diploma or university degree in Engineering, Technology, Quality, or a related discipline.
• National Board training/certification in “A” or “N” Commission is considered an asset.
• CSA W178.2 Certification is considered an asset.
  
  

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality control, with a preference for experience in the nuclear industry.
  
  

• Extensive knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, including ASME III, CSA N285, CSA N299/ N286, B51, ASME B31.1&3 and ISO standards.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant technologies.
• OPG Security Clearance requirements.
  
  

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.


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