Job Description

Manager - Quality Assurance

Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is in northern Quebec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.


Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.


This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the global growth of our operations in Quebec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.


Join the Windfall adventure!

Your new role

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for establishing a quality assurance program for the Windfall mining project and ensuring its execution. This person ensures that all systems, equipment, buildings, and documents related to construction and equipment suppliers meet quality standards as well as regulatory and contractual requirements prior to their acceptance, transfer, or commissioning. This role provides independent oversight by Gold Fields of the QA/QC performance of the engineering firms, the EPCM firm, and the contractors.


Main Responsibilities:

Provide guidance on inspection and test plans, and approve inspection and test plans, quality plans, and quality management plans. Work closely with the EPCM firm in order to:
o Ensure the review and approval of the EPCM firm's quality program and Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP).


o Lead the review and acceptance of quality deliverables from contractors and suppliers (check sheets, test reports, certificates).


o Monitor and validate the compliance of engineering firms' and contractors' work with quality requirements.


o Review and approve non-conformance reports and deviation requests that may affect the long-term reliability of the asset.


o Review turnover packages prior to mechanical completion.


o Participate in or lead on-site quality inspections, hold points, and QA walkthroughs.

Ensure that QA practices comply with current standards, CNESST regulations, and Gold Fields' internal standards. Report on quality performance to the Gold Fields project management team.

What you'll need to succeed

University degree or technical diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field Minimum 10 years of experience in quality assurance on major industrial or mining projects Experience with EPCM-delivered projects and familiarity with supplier/contractor quality systems (asset) Good understanding of construction methods and QA processes across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and electrical disciplines Knowledge of Quebec construction regulations, CNESST, CSA standards, and ISO 9001 Bilingual, with the ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders in both French and English Strong project management skills (scope definition, budget and schedule development) Proven leadership to motivate, guide, and continuously align diverse teams Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across various functions and domains

What you'll get in return

Working from the Montreal project office for the remainder of the design and planning phase, you will have access to a vibrant, modern workspace that will enable a high degree of collaboration with other leaders in the project. Exceptional career development as a leader on one of the largest mining projects in the past decade in Quebec. A unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale greenfield project in the mining sector that will see the best technologies embedded into the startup of the operation. Access to global projects networks to leverage best practices across Gold Fields Highly competitive compensation Collective insurance plan RRSP And much more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.


If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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