Quality Assurance Lead, Systems

Job Description

Overview

 

Quality Assurance Lead, Systems will support the Surrey Langley Skytrain team, to ensure that all train control Communication and Power supply and Distribution systems components installations meet the required quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role involves coordination of inspections, managing quality documentation, verification activities, and collaboration with engineering, construction teams, and vendors representatives to maintain high standards of quality, safety and performance in railway projects.

 

Your role

 

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance procedures specific to installation of electrical, electronic equipment and hardware components for a variety of railway systems.
• Performing periodic Quality Assurance reviews and formal scheduled audits.
• Conducting required inspections and facilitating performance of required tests on individual components and integrated systems.
• Verification of installation compliance with industry standards, codes, project-specific design drawings, and specifications.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, identified deficiencies or nonconformities, follow up on corrections and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Produce reports, analyse quality data to identify recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide training to project personnel and contractors on Quality procedures and criteria of acceptance and promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness.

Work Conditions:

• Field and office-based role with regular site visits.
• May require travel to project sites and vendors’ facilities.
• Must be able to work in varying weather and site conditions.

 

About you

 

• Holds a technical diploma, trade qualification, or equivalent certification.
• Certification in Quality Management System auditing (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent) is an asset.
• Has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control activities on infrastructure or construction projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electrical and fibre-optic installation methods, equipment, and materials.
• Possesses a strong understanding of inspection, testing, verification, and quality documentation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based digital tools for quality management, document control, and field inspections.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Ability to review, interpret, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and quality records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, construction, client, and vendor teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites, manufacturing facilities, and testing locations, as required.

 

Rewards & benefits

 

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

 

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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