QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) is a provincial crown corporation responsible for the maintenance and operations
of the tolled bridges that span Halifax harbour, the Angus L. Macdonald and the A. Murray MacKay.
HHB is embarking on its largest capital project since the MacKay Bridge opened in 1970 – the replacement of the
suspended spans on the Macdonald Bridge, The Big Lift. Construction on-site will begin in 2015.
HHB is hiring a Quality Assurance Lead for a three-year contract to work in the project management office
(PMO).
Reporting to the HHB Project Lead, the primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Lead include:
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Manage HHB's project quality management plan (QMP) and QA requirements
Manage QA site audits (fabrication & erection sites)
Administer HHB’s web-based quality management system (QMS)
Monitor the contractor's quality control plan (QCP)
Monitor inspections; non-conformance and preventative action reports to ensure that actions
are taken by appropriate parties
Monitor the contractors auditing as per the contractor’s QCP
Schedule HHB’s inspections of work and materials with the contractor, as required by HHB
Conduct PMO process audits and system reviews
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Identify and document deficiencies
Resolve deficiencies and report status to the PMO manager
9) Conduct QA related meetings with PMO staff and other project stakeholders as required
10) Ensure all quality documentation and submittals are properly prepared, submitted and stored
Secondary Responsibilities
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Monitor the contractor's environmental protection plan (EPP)
Review progress billings
Monitor closeout procedures
Quality related project training
Qualifications
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A minimum of five (5) years of quality assurance experience; structural steel experience in the
construction industry is preferred
Post-secondary education at the community college level or equivalent
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Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications,
building materials, and required ISO standards
Ability to assume responsibility and to communicate effectively with others. Effective oral and
written communication skills and ability to represent the company and project team in a
professional manner
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Interested applicants are invited to send their cover letter and resume to jeppell@hdbc.ns.ca by August 21,
2014. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
For more information about Halifax Harbour Bridges and the Big Lift, go to hdbc.ca or thebiglift.ca.
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