Quality Assurance Specialist Full Time NEW

Location: Halifax – John Savage, Canada

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Halifax, NS (John Savage) – On-site – Full-time

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Team in Halifax, NS (John Savage). The Quality Assurance Specialist will apply technical knowledge and expertise with respect to Quality Assurance and Quality Control and is responsible for ensuring that the Thales Chorus 2.0 business management system and program quality processes are implemented and effective in delivering quality across assigned projects. 
The Quality Assurance Specialist will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to help develop a culture of quality and customer satisfaction and will help to identify and implement continuous improvement actions in order to meet the objectives of operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Plan and lead quality assurance and quality control activities on the MWAV project
• Ensure incoming material and project deliverables comply with the Customer’s requirements and with the applicable regulations and standards.
• Participate in quality team activities in support of ISO 9001:2015 Certification audits and assessments.
• Lead internal and supplier audits, work with suppliers to improve their quality and performance.
• Support and engage with our client’s Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) for audits, inspections, non-conformances, corrective actions, and other quality related inquiries.
• Support the project teams in applying processes, identifying risks and resolving problems.
• Investigate quality related problems by applying the Eight Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving approach to determine possible root causes and corrective actions to drive resolution of found non-conformances.
• Evaluate subcontractors’ quality procedures and services. Prepare written reports of any subcontracted work that fails inspection.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals.
• Assist and participate in witness/hold points ensuring subcontractors and material are in compliance with the contract/specification.
• Assist and review submittals of inspection test plans, maintains quality records and other QA documentation as required.
• Raise and Manage NCR’s and CAR’s.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven prior experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control, or related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge / proficiency of DND regulatory requirements, Military standards and regulatory agencies/ institutions such as ABS and Lloyds. 
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
• Being able to plan, execute and report internal audits/assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal diplomatically with people at all levels.
• Ability to problem solve, with a high attention to detail.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a quality assurance field associated with vessel construction, refits or maintenance within the last 10 years.
• Possess a post-secondary diploma, or a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ: CQA, CQE, CSQP or equivalent is an asset.

• Bachelors degree in Electronics, or Engineering and/or significant relevant technical experience.

• Experience in Naval, Marine or Heavy Industry experience is an asset

• Certified Auditor or Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 is an asset.

Physical Demands

Primarily office work; some flexibility to work from home but expected to be in office as required to support the business. Some physical labour related to incoming and final inspection of material. Some field work possible at the dockyard and on ships. Occasional Travel on as required basis, primarily within Canada.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 80,000 – 90,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.