Quality Control Manager
- Markham, ON, Canada
Salary: $165,000 - 185,000 (negotiable) + benefits · Full-time
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Original job description
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.
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Responsibilities
Lead quality strategy across asphalt and aggregate operations, overseeing two laboratories and a team of approximately 15–20 QC technicians and laboratory staff. Establish standards and testing criteria, manage mix designs and non-conformances, guide audits and laboratory readiness, and advise leadership on quality risks, budgets, and improvement priorities.
Requirements
Requires a diploma or degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, materials science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Candidates need at least five years of progressively responsible asphalt or aggregate QC experience, including two years of team leadership, strong knowledge of applicable mix designs and standards, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel regularly.
Skills
- Quality Control
- Asphalt Production
- Aggregate Quality Control
- Marshall Mix Design
- Superpave Mix Design
- Testing Methods
- OPSS/MTO Requirements
- LS Standards
- ASTM Standards
- AASHTO Standards
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Technical Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Certification
- Audit Management
- Continuous Improvement
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Asphalt Operations
- Aggregate Operations
- Quality Control
- Quality Standards
- Testing Frameworks
- Acceptance Criteria
- Asphalt Mix Design
- Marshall Mix Design
- Superpave Mix Design
- Aggregate Qualification
- Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
- Non-Conformance Management
- Corrective Actions
- OPSS/MTO Requirements
- LS Standards
- ASTM Standards
- AASHTO Standards
- Laboratory Certification
- Audits
- Equipment Controls
- Method Validation
- Traceable Records
- QC Budget
- Capital Proposals
- Performance Measures
- Continuous Improvement
- CCIL Certification
- Team Leadership