Quality Control Manager

Now hiring: Quality Control Manager – Asphalt Operations

Location: Markham / Brampton and GTA project sites

Position: Full-time, permanent on-site

Salary: $165,000 - 185,000 (negotiable) + benefits

I’m recruiting for a confidential client seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality strategy across its asphalt and aggregate operations. This senior role oversees two laboratories and a team of approximately 15–20 QC technicians and laboratory staff, with regular travel between facilities and project sites.

In this role, you will:

• Set quality standards, testing frameworks and acceptance criteria across laboratories, plants and field operations

• Oversee asphalt mix designs, aggregate and RAP qualification, non-conformance decisions and corrective actions

• Lead the QC team, build departmental capacity and support a culture of technical integrity, safety and accountability

• Advise senior leadership on quality risks, customer concerns, specification changes and investment priorities

• Guide audits, laboratory certification readiness, equipment controls, method validation and traceable records

• Manage the QC budget, capital proposals, departmental performance measures and continuous improvement initiatives

What you bring:

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Materials Science or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered

• At least five years of progressively responsible asphalt or aggregate QC experience, including two years of team leadership

• Strong knowledge of asphalt production, Marshall/Superpave mix design, testing methods, OPSS/MTO requirements, and relevant LS, ASTM and AASHTO standards

• Experience leading teams, budgets, technical risk decisions and relationships with senior stakeholders

• CCIL certification or comparable credentials is an asset

• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly between Markham, Brampton and GTA sites

The role requires regular presence at laboratories, plants and active project sites, with some schedule flexibility for critical operational needs. Compensation details are available during the recruitment process.

Interested?

The employer is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodation is available on request at all stages of recruitment and selection.