Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you will lead supplier quality assurance activities and support the continued advancement of Engineering Services' quality management programs. Your goal will be to ensure supplier and fabricator compliance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain the effectiveness of quality systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient project delivery.

Your success will be demonstrated through effective management of quality issues, strong supplier performance, successful audit outcomes, measurable improvements in key performance indicators, and the delivery of value-added quality solutions across the organization.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by October 30, 2026.

What We Offer

Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café

Competitive Compensation

• Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance

Flexible Benefits Plan

• In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community

• Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

Manage supplier and fabricator quality issues, including NCRs, quality deviations, and corrective actions

Conduct root cause investigations and oversee the resolution of non-conformances

Plan and execute supplier audits and quality assessments

Coordinate and oversee third-party inspector onboarding and quality activities

Review inspection findings, audit reports, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

Manage quality documentation, lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and KPI reporting

Develop and maintain Supplier and Fabrication Quality Plans

Lead supplier pre-qualification activities and support the Supplier Monitoring Program

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, maintain compliance, and drive process improvements

Your Skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, operations, and supplier organizations and manage conflict

Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills

Understanding of procurement, sourcing, contract management, and project delivery principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analysis tools

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Your Experience

Post-secondary education in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline)

10+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, or quality management within industrial, engineering, refining, energy, or manufacturing environments

Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Experience with mechanical and piping fabrication processes, applicable codes and standards (such as such as ISO 9001, ASME, API, and CSA), auditing functions, and related inspection

The expected salary range for this position is $95,207 - $148,524. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Job Requirements - Education