Management Systems Advisor, Full Time
MacKinnon & Olding has an immediate need for a Management Systems Advisor. This position will be responsible for leading in implementation, maintenance, governance, auditing, and continual improvement of MacKinnon & Olding’s Management Systems in alignment with Enterprise-wide governance & compliance frameworks and requirements.
The Management Systems Advisor will ensure enterprise-wide policies and M&O operational management system requirements are effectively integrated into its business operations, thus supporting the M&O and the enterprise-wide organizational strategic objectives, growth initiatives, risk management activities, and operational excellence goals.
Please note that the successful candidate will need to obtain their Controlled Goods Clearance and Reliability Status to enter the shipyard.
RESPONSIBILITIES: What you will do
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of M&O’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Provide practical guidance on management system requirements, process ownership, and quality-related expectations
- Coordinate management system training, awareness activities, and employee engagement initiatives
- Support corrective action processes, root cause analyses, and continual improvement initiatives
- Assist with the integration of new contracts, clients, services, and operational activities into the management system
- Develop, review, and maintain management system documentation, including policies, procedures, forms, work instructions, and process maps
- Develop and maintain quality performance metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, and reports
- Coordinate and conduct internal audits and support external, client, certification, and regulatory audits
- Track and monitor corrective actions, audit findings, nonconformances, opportunities for improvement, and management review action items
- Maintain management system records and databases to ensure compliance and audit readiness
QUALIFICATIONS: Your background
- Post-secondary education in Quality Management, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, HSEQ, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting management systems, quality assurance, auditing, continual improvement, or related functions
- Experience working in industrial, construction, marine, shipbuilding, fabrication, maintenance, or project-based environments considered an asset
- Experience supporting and maintaining ISO 9001 compliant management systems
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification preferred; Lead Auditor certification an asset
- Experience participating in audits, corrective action management, and continual improvement initiatives
CORE SKILLS: What you bring to the company
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to translate management system requirements into practical operational processes.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, auditing principles, and continual improvement methodologies.
- Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Ability to analyze performance data and prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to customer service, quality, and continual improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and document management systems.
WHY JOIN US
- Benefits include casual dress, dental care, health plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, and vision care.
- Strong businesses help build strong communities. We actively partner with organizations that share a passion for promoting safety, health, and education as well as providing opportunities for youth in the communities where we operate.
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A little bit about MacKinnon & Olding
MacKinnon & Olding, a Crosbie Member Company (M&O), is one of Eastern Canada's leading providers of onshore industrial services to the marine construction sector. An ISO 9001 and COR certified company, M&O's trained and certified workforce offers a suite of trade solutions. Specializing in flooring, insulation, painting & coatings, scaffolding and surface preparation, M&O's dedicated multi-trade teams safely deliver the best quality solution at every stage of the project life cycle.
MacKinnon & Olding was honoured to receive the 2024 Construction Safety Nova Scotia Best Safety Culture Award. The award recognizes excellence in an organization’s OHS culture, strong safety leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and employees who take accountability for safety. Additionally, in 2022, M&O received an Honourable Mention for the OHS Culture Award by OHS Canada and in 2021, Construction Safety Nova Scotia awarded M&O the Innovation Award for developing its Blast Pot Operations program.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Have you lived in Canada for 5 years continuously and therefore able to obtain your Controlled Goods and Reliability Clearance?
Work Location: In person
