quality assurance (qa) technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs
• Inspect processes
• Conduct work measurement or other studies
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Collect and analyze data and samples
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read blueprints and drawings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Development of quality assurance programs
• Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities