As Canada's nuclear sector continues to grow through refurbishment, life extension, waste management, SMRs, and new build programs, GHD is investing in the people, systems, and capabilities required to support our clients throughout the nuclear project lifecycle. We are building a leading advisory, engineering, environmental, and infrastructure development practice that complements our broader Energy business and supports sustainable growth across Canada.
Who are we looking for?
To support GHD's continued expansion in the Canadian nuclear market, we are seeking a Nuclear Quality Lead to establish, implement, and sustain our nuclear quality assurance program, while supporting project delivery across our growing portfolio of nuclear work.
This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional who understands the practical application of CSA N286, CSA N299.1-16, and related nuclear quality standards to engineering and infrastructure development/modification projects, within the industry.
You will act as the primary interface between GHD and nuclear clients, regulators, and supporting partners, leading the development and implementation of the nuclear QA program. In addition to establishing, building, and maintaining our nuclear quality program, you will act as the primary QA representative to nuclear clients and stakeholders, support audits/assessments/qualification activities, and mentor internal teams on program expectations
This is an opportunity to help shape GHD's nuclear future while working alongside technical leaders, project managers, and clients across Canada's rapidly expanding nuclear industry.
Role Purpose
This role combines nuclear quality program leadership with project delivery support and organizational capability development.
The position is designed for a senior nuclear quality professional capable of establishing and maintaining a robust nuclear quality management system while supporting project execution and the responsible growth of GHD's nuclear practice.
The role is quality-led, with accountability for the development and ongoing management of GHD's nuclear quality program, complemented by project delivery and client engagement support.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Nuclear Quality Program Leadership
Audit and Regulatory Compliance
Mentorship and Capability Development
Project and Client Support
Focus: Program development & governance (≈50%) | Project support (≈30%) | Mentorship & business growth (≈20%)
What you will bring to the team:
The salary range for this position is $113,406 - $163,406. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
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Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.