Director of Quality Control (CET/Materials Engineer)

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We have partnered with a local construction/concrete company to support them in the recruitment process to find their newest addition: Director of Quality Control.

Job ID: 42567

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Engineering

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Are you ready to lead quality excellence in a growing, well-established Calgary-based business? Our client is seeking a Director of Quality Control to oversee and enhance their quality operations while driving innovation and maintaining the highest product standards.

In this role, you will bring over 10 years of engineering and industry experience, coupled with proven leadership skills, critical and analytical thinking, and a steadfast commitment to product quality. With a focus on concrete mix optimization and material testing, you’ll ensure consistency, cost-efficiency, and compliance with stringent industry standards.

As part of a dynamic team, this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate closely with operations leadership and oversee a dedicated quality control team while driving research and development initiatives.

If you’re an experienced professional with a passion for quality and innovation, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the quality control team and oversee all departmental activities to ensure product quality.
• Optimize concrete mix designs to balance consistency, strength, and cost-efficiency.
• Manage raw material inspection and testing to meet CSA and ASTM standards.
• Conduct and oversee field testing, including slump, air content, and concrete cylinder preparation.
• Drive research and development initiatives to enhance product performance and process innovation.
• Train and mentor team members in proper testing methods and quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to align quality initiatives with organizational goals.

Education:

• Civil Engineer or CET with a focus on concrete materials.
• Certifications in ACI, CSA 23.1, and Concrete Alberta field testing.

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers licence.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes in both field and lab environments.

Experience:

• 10+ years in engineering and/or the concrete industry, with a background in quality control.
• Hands-on experience with aggregate, soil, and concrete material testing in compliance with CSA and ASTM standards.
• Proven managerial experience leading small teams.
• Demonstrated success in training team members and ensuring adherence to testing standards.

Skills:

• Critical and analytical thinking for problem-solving and process optimization.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of a dynamic environment.
• Expertise in testing and quality assurance processes for construction materials.

Base Salary: $90,000 – 110,000 per year

• Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing, EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.