About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) As the Lead Auditor, the incumbent will co-ordinate and conduct internal audits within the organization in accordance with the applicable Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Audit Ground Transportation System - Management System (GTS MS) processes to ensure planned activities are met, implemented, and managed in accordance with the documented policies, procedures, and instructions. Maintain country-level tools that support GTS MS implementation. Key Accountabilities: Provide recommendations for improvement with respect to Quality Systems, processes, and standards. Solicit the organization for improvements. Resolve all findings to satisfactory resolution in due time. Provide guidance and training as it applies to the Quality Management System (QMS). Plan and coordinate Country-level shared service audits. Participate in and may lead Country and Site auditing. Deliver audit training. Plan audit activities to ensure established ISO Standards and other Contractual standards are met and maintained. Conduct internal audits at all unit locations to assess the degree of compliance with established procedures. Prepare timely reports, analyze audit results, and identify non-conformance trends. Submit and manage audit findings to timely closure. Coordinate and implement Process Implementation Verification System (PIVS) activities. Support the PIVS administrator role for country operations. Coordinate the preparation, review, and update of all Chorus Canada documentation. Maintain and communicate the Internal Audits website. Maintain required compliance matrices. Generate monthly metrics on audit performance, audit reports, and identify trends. Provide recommendations for improvements to the quality management system. Support external audits as required. Provide data trends to support Annual Management Review and maintain audit schedules. Key Requirements: Post-secondary education. 10+ years of experience as a Lead Auditor Practical Audit experience in Software engineering background Familiarity with the following standards: ISO 9001:2008. ISO 14004:2004. OHSAS 18001:2007. ISO 27001:2022. Lead Auditor certification. Preferred Qualifications: In-depth work experience with Quality Standards. Significant experience with Quality Management System requirements. Proficient understanding of soft- and hardware engineering processes is an asset. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-DD1 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
