Quality Technician l - Mechanical at Bruce Power, Bruce Power

Quality Technician l - Mechanical at Bruce Power in Bruce Power. Full-time. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Job Posting Start Date:
2026-11-02 Job Posting End Date:
2026-11-16
Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work?

Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential.

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Quality division is currently hiring for a Quality Technician I – Mechanical.

The Quality division is responsible for working safely, ensuring standards and requirements are met, and identifying gaps in performance through independent oversight and continuous improvement, in order to support safe operations and project excellence.

The Quality Technician I - Mechanical is instrumental in ensuring a world-class support service for mechanical maintenance and project work, by performing QC inspections and vendor surveillance activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with the design documentation, applicable procedures, standards and regulations.

Bruce Power remains committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future roles across the site and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.

This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.

What will you be responsible for?

• The core job function of the Quality Technician I is to provide a Quality function by ensuring that maintenance work and Project work are completed in accordance with the design specifications, drawings and procedures and to the requirements of applicable Quality Assurance program
• Quality Technician I – Mechanical will carry out assigned duties which include, but are not limited to, Quality inspections and vendor surveillance of mechanical related inspections, field support required to successfully complete the scope of the work, use and maintain inspection instruments and equipment, report writing
• Obtain and maintain core qualifications as required by the job functions and Bruce Power Pressure Boundary Inspection Program
• Maintain a working knowledge of station systems, work practices, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations, and be aware of developments in the Bruce Power Management System Programs and procedures, as applicable to the job function

Specific Accountabilities:

• Establish contact and working relationship with engineering, maintenance, operations and work management staff
• Establish contact with personnel of other departments, supply/service agencies and local representatives of applicable jurisdictional authorities as required to facilitate the performance of inspection and related activities
• Assist Supervisor in the preparation of detailed work plans identifying manpower and equipment requirements for performance of specific quality programs
• Participate in training programs as required to achieve full capability within the various corporate safety and business processes necessary to function in the workgroup and its working environment
• Coordinate work activities with other groups
• Task and Work Order Assessing within the discipline of the job document
• Material Verification of materials within the discipline of the job document
• Reviewing project schedule to ensure that activities are scheduled properly
• Anticipate and identify problem areas, informing Supervisor as appropriate, and formally document all issues during the preparation, installation or commissioning phases of the project lifecycle
• Operate software, tools, machinery and apparatus to perform assigned duties.
• Review or assemble Quality documents and coordinate input per Supervisor or project team
• Communicate on a regular basis with stakeholders on matters pertaining to completion status
• Provide completion assurance review and review of vendor history docket.
• Provide regular status updates back to Supervisor, Engineering, Work Management and the project team
• Escalate issues/ concerns in a timely basis to ensure adequate awareness of the status of the work
• Perform other duties as required

Quality Control (general)

• Review Engineering Change (EC) package and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and provide feedback to Engineering, Project Teams and Pressure Boundary Specialist as required
• Review and provide input to technical procedures required to perform the Quality Control (QC) tests
• Perform field walk downs regularly to perform Quality Control Inspections and to review/witness field installations activities to validate implementation is carried out as dictated by the Inspection & Test Plan
• Complete function testing

Quality Surveillance (general)

• Review Engineering Change (EC) package and vendor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to provide feedback to FLM, Engineering and Project Team as required
• Provide oversight by reviewing vendor ITPs, non-conformance reports and provide feedback to the project team
• Review vendor progress reports to ensure accuracy of the report as reported to Bruce Power
• Monitor to ensure there is proper oversight of the protection and maintenance of installed equipment during construction
• Conduct surveillance observations of vendor inspections as specified in the ITPs
• Requires attendance at designated construction vendor - customer control points. Inspect, verify and document adherence to Quality Control requirements by the vendor
• As required, provide oversight and input to Factory Acceptance Testing via vendor inspection and test plans review. Perform inspections as directed by the Supervisor and Project team
• Observe completion of function testing

Quality Function Support (interface with Design & Component Engineering)

• Review and become familiar with applicable drawings, specifications, procedures and codes associated with the assigned work scope
• Review approved construction vendor QA program with respect to Quality function
• Review and participate in walk-downs of area affected by Engineering Change (EC) for standard industry practices and installation from Quality function perspective
• Participate in construction vendor meetings from Quality function perspective
• Participate in project team meetings during all phases of the project lifecycle with emphasis on quality function
• Provide advice, when requested by supervisor, to and liaise with the assessing and materials function and design engineering on quality requirements
• Provide oversight of equipment disassembly, packing, shipping and unpacking in the field from a Quality perspective
• Verification of materials ordered are ready to install (as directed)

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of material science, industrial metallurgy, physics, chemistry, and industrial methodology related to the field of mechanical components and systems, in order to perform such examinations and the technical analysis of relevant inspection results
• Experience with video, optical, photographic and other visual inspection techniques as may be applied in component inspection practices
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills in order to prepare clear, concise reports and communicate effectively at all levels of organization
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines

Education and Experience

• Grade XII in a Secondary, Commercial or Technical School plus a two-year course of concentrated study in appropriate subjects obtained in an accredited College of Applied Arts and Technology, Polytechnic Institute or Community College for Welding Engineering Technician or Manufacturing Technician, or by having the equivalent level of education
• A period of over 4 years up to and including 6 years of related field experience is needed to gain the required qualifications.
• Familiarity with large-scale nuclear generating station layouts, station systems and equipment, and plant operating processes
• Familiarity with CSA standards pertaining to the nuclear industry
• Previous Pressure Boundary experience will be considered an asset

Are you ready for a change?
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.