As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you will lead supplier quality assurance activities and support the continued advancement of Engineering Services' quality management programs. Your goal will be to ensure supplier and fabricator compliance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain the effectiveness of quality systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient project delivery. Your success will be demonstrated through effective management of quality issues, strong supplier performance, successful audit outcomes, measurable improvements in key performance indicators, and the delivery of value-added quality solutions across the organization.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by October 30, 2026.
What We Offer:
- Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier and fabricator quality issues, including NCRs, quality deviations, and corrective actions
- Conduct root cause investigations and oversee the resolution of non-conformances
- Plan and execute supplier audits and quality assessments
- Coordinate and oversee third-party inspector onboarding and quality activities
- Review inspection findings, audit reports, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Manage quality documentation, lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and KPI reporting
- Develop and maintain Supplier and Fabrication Quality Plans
- Lead supplier pre-qualification activities and support the Supplier Monitoring Program
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, maintain compliance, and drive process improvements
Your Skills:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, operations, and supplier organizations and manage conflict
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Understanding of procurement, sourcing, contract management, and project delivery principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analysis tools
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Your Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline)
- 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, or quality management within industrial, engineering, refining, energy, or manufacturing environments
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Experience with mechanical and piping fabrication processes, applicable codes and standards (such as such as ISO 9001, ASME, API, and CSA), auditing functions, and related inspection
The expected salary range for this position is $95,207 - $148,524. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
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