Quality Assurance Officer

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Our client is now seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to join their Regulatory Affairs and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with an organization focused on responsibility and stewardship.

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation + bonus program
• Extended health, dental, prescription drug and travel insurance benefits
• Matching pension plan
• Annual cost-of-living increases
• Extensive safety training and professional development

What the successful candidate will do
The Quality Assurance Officer provides technical and compliance support to the Regulatory Affairs and Operations teams. The role develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance and quality control programs for operational processes, environmental monitoring, sampling, laboratory data, equipment calibration, regulatory reporting, and corrective actions. The position works closely with operational personnel to verify compliance, identify root causes, improve processes, and ensure accurate and defensible records for regulatory authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and improve the QA/QC program to maintain regulatory and license compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections, identify root causes, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Develop, review, and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, sampling plans, and quality records.
• Monitor regulatory and license requirements and ensure commitments are completed on time.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, sampling, data validation, and laboratory analysis.
• Review laboratory and monitoring results for accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate laboratories, consultants, and contractors supporting monitoring and technical work.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate, traceable, and audit-ready compliance records and data.
• Train employees on procedures, sampling, equipment calibration, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for incidents, non-conformances, process improvements, projects, and new opportunities.
• Identify compliance trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, emergency response, and other compliance activities.

What our client is looking for

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong computer and data skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports and liaise with clients and vendors.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, operating licenses, sampling methods, quality systems, and regulatory reporting is an asset.
• Experience reviewing laboratory data, environmental monitoring results, and quality-control documentation.
• Experience with audits, inspections, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and controlled documentation.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to travel to facility and project locations, as required.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The current incumbent will be retiring, so the successful candidate will work alongside them and receive full training and mentorship before transitioning into the role.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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