Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia 

Career Level: Technical Level 3

Salary Level: T3 ENGG (MANU, FIELD SERVICES AND QUALITY)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As a QA Specialist, you will play a key role in developing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring Quality Management System (QMS) processes to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory standards. You will manage complex quality procedures and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in both operational processes and product quality. Your contributions will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence and compliance across the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, providing a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills.
• You have earned or are pursuing professional certifications such as Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Lead Auditor, reflecting your dedication to quality excellence.
• You have 5–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, with deep expertise in QA processes, auditing, supplier qualification, and CAPA management.
• You have an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 standards and continuous improvement methodologies, which you apply to enhance quality systems and outcomes.
• You have proficiency in quality tools, software applications, and data analysis techniques, enabling you to make data-driven decisions and optimize performance.
  
• You have strong organizational and project management abilities, backed by a proven track record of driving results and delivering on objectives.

What Success looks like in this role:

• You will support the development, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• You will lead the Supplier Quality Program, including supplier assessments, qualifications, audits, issue resolution, and performance monitoring.
• You will support internal audits and gap assessments, managing preparation, execution, and resolution of findings to maintain QMS effectiveness.
• You will manage nonconformities and CAPA processes, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive actions.
• You will facilitate cross-functional discussions on quality issues, serving as a key point of contact for quality-related matters.
• You will act as the QA lead for Technology and Product Development, supporting Engineering Change Management and collaborating across design, development, and commercialization stages.
• You will administer the Enterprise Document Management System, guiding teams in creating, revising, and controlling documentation.
• You will monitor key quality and performance indicators, and implement improvement plans to meet established goals.
• You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and executing opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!