geospectrum

geospectrum

Supplier Quality Specialist

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementSupply ChainProcurementCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • This role is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently meet GeoSpectrum's standards for quality, delivery, compliance, and risk management, while actively promoting continuous improvement and supplier development.
  • This position will help transition supplier quality from a reactive, issue‑driven approach to a proactive, data‑driven, and risk‑based program.
  • Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain supplier risk ratings and the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
  • Document audit results, issue corrective actions, and verify the effective closure of findings.
  • Support customer, regulatory, and parent company audits that involve supplier quality activities.
  • Manage and maintain the supplier Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) database.
  • Lead the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process, including containment actions, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
  • Drive supplier development initiatives for high‑risk or underperforming suppliers.
  • Collaborate closely with Procurement to align corrective actions and improvement plans with contractual and commercial objectives.
  • Partner with internal teams to identify supplier‑related risks early and mitigate impacts to cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Lead supplier‑related NCR investigations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Quality, the Supplier Quality Specialist will play a key role in building and sustaining a strong Supplier Quality Management Program (SQMP) across GeoSpectrum's supply base.

Requirements

  • Ability to conduct on‑site supplier visits and utilize appropriate measurement and inspection equipment as required.
  • All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
  • Analyze performance trends, identify systemic issues, and escalate supplier underperformance as required.
  • Post‑secondary education in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience
  • A minimum of two (2) years of project management experience
  • Possession of a valid Canadian passport
  • Physical Requirements
  • Security Requirements
  • Total Rewards
  • We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
  • We offer:
  • Competitive salary based on experience

Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits

  • Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success.
  • It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
  • Group plan benefits
  • Virtual healthcare
  • Corporate discounts and perks
  • Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
  • GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
  • If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Company info

  • GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting ‑ edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end ‑ to ‑ end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.
  • To learn more about who we are and what it's like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.
  • GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting ‑ edge technology from concept to delivery.
  • Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end ‑ to ‑ end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration.
  • Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Equal opportunity

  • GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work.
  • If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at jobs@geospectrum.ca.
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