Quality Control (QC) Supervisor – Aggregates
Redwater, Alberta
Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits
About Us
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned, woman-led recruitment firm and job board dedicated to advancing employment opportunities across Canada. While we specialize in Indigenous recruitment, we also provide full-service staffing solutions for organizations seeking exceptional talent across a wide range of industries.
Our mission is to promote equity, inclusion, and economic empowerment by connecting top talent with meaningful career opportunities. Through culturally responsive hiring practices and innovative recruitment strategies, we help businesses build diverse, high-performing teams while supporting professionals in achieving their career goals.
We are committed to connecting our clients with qualified professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring organizations find the right talent to support their continued growth and success.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Supervisor to lead laboratory operations and quality assurance initiatives supporting aggregate production in the Edmonton area.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a quality-focused leader who thrives in an industrial environment and enjoys balancing technical expertise with people leadership. The successful candidate will oversee laboratory operations, supervise a team of Quality Control Technicians, ensure compliance with quality standards, and work closely with operations to continually improve product consistency and customer satisfaction.
If you're passionate about quality systems, process improvement, and leading high-performing teams, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Be DoingLeadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Quality Control Laboratory Technicians.
- Schedule, coordinate, and prioritize daily laboratory activities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety.
- Support employee development through coaching, performance management, and technical guidance.
Quality Assurance & Laboratory Operations
- Lead all quality control activities for sand, gravel, crushed stone, and aggregate products.
- Ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee sampling, laboratory testing, inspections, and documentation.
- Review, analyze, and interpret laboratory test results.
- Identify quality trends, investigate deviations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and testing procedures.
Quality Management Systems
- Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and document control processes.
- Ensure laboratory readiness for internal and external audits.
- Support compliance with applicable industry standards and quality requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Partner closely with operations, production, and leadership teams.
- Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Develop reporting standards and quality performance metrics.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement projects that improve consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture throughout laboratory and production operations.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable regulations.
- Promote safe work practices in laboratory and field environments.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a quality leader who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional leadership abilities.
You bring:
- Experience supervising Quality Control or Laboratory teams.
- Experience within aggregates, mining, construction materials, asphalt, concrete, cement, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of aggregate testing methods and product specifications.
- Experience interpreting laboratory results and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience developing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong understanding of aggregate properties and quality control principles.
- Experience working with QC databases, reporting systems, and laboratory documentation.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams in industrial, mining, manufacturing, or aggregate environments.
- Ability to work both in a laboratory and outdoor production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Join an established and respected industry leader.
- Lead an experienced Quality Control team.
- Make a direct impact on operational excellence and product quality.
- Work in a collaborative, safety-focused culture.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.
- Stable, full-time permanent position.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Laboratory Supervisor, Materials Testing Supervisor, Aggregate Quality Supervisor, or Quality Manager looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply today.
Whether you're searching for Quality Control Supervisor jobs in Edmonton, QC Supervisor jobs in Alberta, Aggregate Quality Control careers, Materials Testing Supervisor opportunities, Laboratory Supervisor positions, Civil Engineering Technology careers, Aggregate Laboratory Manager roles, Mining Quality Control jobs, Construction Materials Quality Assurance careers, Sand and Gravel Quality Control opportunities, Crushed Stone Quality Supervisor positions, Industrial Quality Supervisor jobs, Quality Management Systems (QMS) careers, QA Supervisor jobs in Edmonton, or Aggregate Testing careers, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organization where you can make a lasting impact while advancing your professional career.
Otter Wise Talent Solutions welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. As a proudly Indigenous-owned organization, we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Pay: $105,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience working in the aggregates industry, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, quarry operations, asphalt, concrete, or mining materials.
- Please summarize your Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance experience, including the number of years you've worked in industrial, mining, or construction materials environments.
- Describe your experience supervising Quality Control Technicians, laboratory staff, or quality teams. Please include the size of the team(s) you have managed.
- Describe the aggregate testing methods and industry standards you have worked with (e.g., ASTM, CSA, AASHTO, municipal or provincial specifications).
- ell us about your experience developing, implementing, or maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and laboratory documentation.
Work Location: In person
