Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is expanding and seeks a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to join the group in Pickering (or Bowmanville). Reporting to the QA Director, you will oversee the integrity, quality and regulatory compliance of all pressure‑boundary components used in nuclear power projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead 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), fabrication records and code procedures.
• Identify and address quality gaps, non‑conformances or risks during manufacturing and inspection phases.
• Ensure procurement documentation includes appropriate surveillance scopes, testing requirements, acceptance criteria and documentation expectations.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to translate technical and code requirements into clear purchase requisitions and contracts.
• Validate supplier capability to meet pressure‑boundary design, fabrication and testing obligations.
• Participate in audits, prepare surveillance reports and track corrective actions.
• Conduct QA site estimates for PNG & DNG projects.

Required profile

• College diploma or university degree in Engineering, Technology, Quality or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of quality‑control experience, preferably in the nuclear industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work with nuclear codes and standards and to manage supplier quality.
• Strong problem‑solving, strategic thinking and accountability.
• National Board training/certification in “A” or “N” Commission and CSA W178.2 certification are assets.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of nuclear codes and standards such as ASME III, CSA N285, CSA N299/N286, B51, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and relevant ISO standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an OPG security clearance.

What we offer

• Company‑paid health and dental benefits.
• Opportunity to work on innovative nuclear power generation projects.