Quality Manager

EBCthinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry outmajor infrastructure projects : bridges roads highways tunnelsmarine installations.

Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets aswell as our vast expertise in the field allow us to activelyparticipate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplainBridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site Chydroelectric power station located near Fort StJohn in BritishColumbia.

Ourseasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialistsalso put their energy into the construction of wind farms and tothe benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stationstunnels and dikes.

EBC is positions as a true leader in thissector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputationin Canada.

EBCis actively seeking a Quality Manager for our Vancouver divisionwhere they will utilize their extensive knowledge to contribute tothe continued success and growth of the organization.

Thesuccessful candidate will be stationed at the project site in theVancouver area. The Quality Manager will be responsible forplanning leadership coordination and management of QMSimplementation on the project.

This position reports to theDirector ofQuality.

Underthe direction of the Director of Quality it is the Quality Managersresponsibility for managing all aspects of the quality processesand programs and ensure the timely completion and meeting ofexpectations for all Qualityrelated projects and elements whilemaintaining longterm stakeholder relationships and managing andmentoring junior quality staff and other teampersonnel.

Keyfunctions include involvement in regulatory QMS audits review andupdate of the QMS development and implementation of new QualityProcess documents management of KPIs and lessons learned and bestpractices.

The incumbent maintains a relentless focus on qualityand continuous improvement with the vision of meeting and exceedingcustomer needs and expectations and is highly proficient with thetechnical leadership and communication skills required to manage acomplex QMS withautonomy.

EssentialFunctionsinclude :

• Ensurethat the quality processes are in place and refined to providefinal closeout ofprojects;
• Maintainrelationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers andother key project personnel to verify that the quality of thesupplied materials / services can be reasonablyassured;
• Developand communicate the performance standards and metrics by which thequality will bemeasured;
• Assistwith the oversight of development and implementation of anorganizational and responsibility matrix for the Qualityteam;
• Initiateand assist with the development of new quality protocols andprocesses;
• Establishand implement KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for monitoring theQuality system implementation andeffectiveness;
• Maintainaccountability for communicating leading and lagging KPIs to theorganization;
• Developregular status reports for the client and the Quality Directordetailing status of QMS and recommending actions to betaken;
• Establishand maintain relationships with the project consultants clientsvendors and key specialist subcontractors as well as otherstakeholders such as design teams suppliers and user groups thatreflect and support Graham corevalues;
• Actin a manner of integrity that shows support for the company itsvalues and the employees while maintaining constant focus onmeeting or exceeding customer requirements andexpectations;
• Executewritten correspondence to external parties (clients partnersgovernment agencies etc.) on behalf of thecompany;
• Presentinformation / reports to senior business unitleaders;
• DemonstrateHSE and Quality behaviours that reflect corporate expectations ofZero IncidentCulture.

Requirements

• Degreein Construction Management Engineering Business or a related fieldis preferred or a combination of relevant trainging andexperience;
• Minimumof 10 years of experience. Depending on project size scope andcomplexity the years of experience may vary and may require anability to assist with more than one project at atime;
• Completionof 1 or 2 largescale projects as a Quality Manager and / orexperience managing a large organization sQMS;
• Shallbe certified as a quality professional from a certifying body as aminimum successful completion of an ISO 9001 Lead AuditorCourse;
• Excellentorganizational and planningskills;
• Experienceand acumen required to anticipate client requirements workproactively regarding risk and claim management and work with fullautonomy;
• Excellentwritten and verbal communicationskills;
• Superiorpresentation skills and verbal / written communicationskills;
• Provenrelationshipbuilding and business developmentskills;
• Superiorleadership skills with ability and willingness to face challengessolve problems and motivate others while maintainingeffective relationships withcustomers.
• Proficiencyusing a computer and communication tools such as email the internetand Microsoftproducts;
• Bilingual(an asset) but proficiency in English language with excellentcommunication skills (written and verbal) isrequired.

Skillsand Attitudes Required / Competencies

• Leadershipandautonomy;
• Resultsdriven and qualityoriented;
• Strongorganizational skills with the ability to multitask;
• Analyticalmind;
• Abilityto act quickly andefficiently;
• DiscretionandProfessionalism;
• Negotiation;
• Excellentcommunicationskills;
• Responsibleandhonest;
• Structuredandmethodical.

Benefits

• Competitivesalary;
• 4weeks of annualvacation;
• Flexiblegroup insurance program uponentry;
• GroupRRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred ProfitSharing Plan(DPSP);
• 24houraccess to a virtual doctor(telemedicine);
• Trainingand developmentprograms;
• Employeeassistanceprogram;
• Activesocial club and health and wellnesscommittee;
• Diverseinnovative and stimulatingenvironment;
• Acompany built on values of respect integrity and a job welldone;
• Firmrecognized as one of Canada s Best ManagedCompanies.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or arelated field is preferred, or a combination of relevant traingingand experience;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience. Depending onproject size, scope, and complexity, the years of experience mayvary and may require an ability to assist with more than oneproject at a time;
• Completion of 1 or 2 large-scale projects as aQuality Manager and / or experience managing a large organization sQMS; Shall be certified as a quality professional from a certifyingbody, as a minimum successful completion of an ISO 9001 LeadAuditor Course;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills;Experience and acumen required to anticipate client requirements,work proactively regarding risk and claim management, and work withfull autonomy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Superior presentation skills and verbal / written communicationskills;

Proven relationship-building and business developmentskills; Superior leadership skills with ability and willingness toface challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, whilemaintaining effective relationships with customers.

Proficiencyusing a computer and communication tools such as email, theinternet, and Microsoft products; Bilingual (an asset), butproficiency in English language with excellent communication skills(written and verbal) is required.

• Skills and Attitudes Required / Competencies Leadership and autonomy; Results driven and qualityoriented; Strong organizational skills with the ability tomulti-task;
• Analytical mind; Ability to act quickly andefficiently; Discretion and Professionalism; Negotiation; Excellentcommunication skills;

Responsible and honest; Structured andmethodical.