Quality Analyst Co-Op (Summer 2022)

Job Description

The Quality Analyst Co-Op will assist in quality initiatives within the four walls of our business. The group is responsible for inspecting and verifying final product in a safe and timely manner. The group leader is tasked with reducing costs, eliminating waste, and improving safety practices. You will support business plan objectives, and maintain the operation at best-in-class level. Some of the problem solving work is of a technical nature, which requires the ability to make prompt decisions within specified limits. This requires that the individual can effectively cope with change, and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainly.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce Health & Safety laws, and promote a safe work environment
  
• Maintain and exceed productivity levels through continuous improvements
  
• Effective use of personnel, material, and equipment
  
• Align with terms of local and national labour agreements
  
• Maintain department records and complete various administrative tasks
  
• Monitor and achieve business plan objectives/targets
  
• Shift rotations and flexible to work weekends/overtime as required

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Business, Finance, or Engineering Co-Op degree program and in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study
  
• Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada, and for 4-month term starting May 2022
  
• Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills
  
• Demonstrates initiative, and ability to plan and execute tasks
  
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  
• Fundamental digital literacy including proven knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  
• Highly adaptable and able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in collaboration with a team
  
• Must be proficient in the English language
  
• The successful candidate will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets
  
• Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.