Quality Assurance Manager - Nuclear and Regulated Programs

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager – Nuclear & Regulated Programs to act as the senior technical authority for our client’s Quality Management System (QMS). In this critical individual contributor role (no direct reports), you will provide high-level governance, lead audit strategies, oversee supplier quality, and ensure rigorous compliance across nuclear and highly regulated sectors.

About Our Client:
Our client is a premier, market-leading provider of complete industrial automation and process control solutions. Partnering with major industries across North America, they deliver cutting-edge systems, devices, and networks that solve complex automation challenges, keeping critical infrastructure and high-risk operations running safely and efficiently.

They owe their industry-leading reputation to a highly collaborative team culture rooted in integrity, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Base salary with a comprehensive RRSP-matching program.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid remote work schedule and above-market paid time off.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, an on-demand virtual healthcare platform, and an award-winning wellness program.

Professional Growth: Access to structured training, continuous learning budgets, and an active internal corporate mentorship program.

Responsibilities
QMS Governance: Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring absolute alignment with industry codes, standards, and stringent customer requirements.

Technical Authority: Serve as the subject matter expert for QA, providing technical direction, coaching, and compliance oversight across the organization.

Audit Leadership: Develop, manage, and execute internal and external audit programs. Act as the primary QA representative during customer and regulatory inspections.

CAPA & NCR Management: Oversee Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes, leading root-cause investigations and implementing effective resolutions.

Supplier Quality: Establish strict supplier qualification standards; plan and conduct supplier quality audits and performance reviews.

Data-Driven Insights: Define QA metrics, KPIs, and reporting structures to identify systemic risks and report performance directly to Corporate Compliance leadership.

Continuous Improvement: Lead optimization projects to streamline compliance workflows and document control integrity.

Qualifications
Education: University degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.

Experience: 5+ years of QA experience working in nuclear, pressure equipment, or similarly high-risk, heavily regulated environments.

Technical Standards: Deep, working knowledge of CSA N299 / N285, ISO 9001, and ASME / Nuclear quality standards.

Audit Expertise: Strong background in leading complex external, internal, and supplier audits (Lead Auditor Certification is highly preferred).

Skills: Outstanding analytical, decision-making, and stakeholders-influencing skills.

Systems: Familiarity with modern ERP quality modules (e.g., IFS, SAP), SharePoint, and digital collaboration tools.

Summary
If this is the position for you, APPLY ONLINE or email resume to Mina Khalil at mina.khalil@randstad.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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