Quality Assurance Officer in Kingston

Apply By:Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Transportation Infrastructure Management

City: Kingston

Position(s) language:

Job term: 1 Permanent

Job code: 12938 - Quality Assurance Officer

$1,385.53 - $1,707.48 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Would you enjoy using your background in highway design and construction in a great working environment? If you have knowledge and experience with highway engineering materials, and would like working in the field on job sites, this role will be of interest to you!

About the job

In this position, your role will include:

• monitoring and reporting on quality assurance and inspection activities on highway construction sites
• monitoring consultant testing laboratories
• providing technical expertise to Construction Office and Consultant field staff.

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You may be required to occasionally travel for overnight stays.

Technical skills and knowledge:

• demonstrated knowledge of engineering materials applicable to highway construction and maintenance, including a sound knowledge of highway construction standards and specifications
• knowledge of sampling, testing and performance of highway construction materials (normally acquired through a diploma in civil engineering technology or related field and/or work experience) to collect and analyze data, prepare and evaluate reports and resolve issues that deviate from accepted standards and practices
• knowledge and experience with inspection practices

Analytical, evaluative and organizational skills:

• proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and contribute to effectively resolving problems
• planning, organizing and coordinating skills, with an ability to prioritize effectively
• demonstrated understanding of, and concern for quality standards

Interpersonal skills:

• demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, contractors and the public
• demonstrated integrity and flexibility in work demeanor

Computer skills:

• demonstrated proficiency using common office productivity software

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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