Quality Manager

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a Quality Manager who ensures adherence to standards, leads improvement initiatives, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of Quality Manager. The Quality Manager will report to the Manager, Operations. This position is a critical part of the management team and will oversee our Quality Management System (QMS). Your base location will be Fort St John, BC with regular travel throughout the area.

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Big city amenities, small-town feel – that’s what you’ll find living in Fort St. John.

Work hard, play hard. Companies such as Dawson Road Maintenance offer competitive wages and benefits. Once your day at the office is done, there are plenty of lakes and wilderness adventures waiting for you just past the city boundaries.

If the great outdoors aren’t your passion, Fort St. John has an underrated arts scene that has taken off following the completion of a 413-seat theatre, an art gallery and plenty of local dance, music and performance groups.

Winters can be longer in Fort St. John than other places, but the city has made an effort to increase indoor activities to keep families active and engaged during the winter months.

If you enjoy long summer days, you’ll love Fort St. John’s 18 hours of sunshine in the summer. Fort St. John is also a great location to view the northern lights during the nighttime

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Maintenance of auditing programs
• Lead inspection of work activities
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with the QMS
• Conducting inspections on required materials for winter and summer work activities
• Reporting on supplier evaluations
• Assist in providing operations training and development improvements
• Participate in all levels of the organization to continually improve service delivery
• Regular travel, as required, across the service area
• Manage incidents of non-conformance
• Communicate effectively with the Ministry of Transportation (MoTI), stakeholders, crews, supervisors, and the general public
• Develop Category 2 Traffic Management Plans
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum five (5) years road and bridge maintenance and/or construction experience
• Previous managerial experience is preferred
• Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding of both the MOTI specifications, BC road and bridge maintenance and ISO 9001:2015 QMS standards
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Successfully completed ISO 9001 Lead Auditory Training
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Science or related field

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview