Quality Systems Intern/Co-op
Location: Sydney, NS
Term: Co-op/Internship
Anticipated Start Date: September 2020
About Protocase Inc.
Established in 2001, Protocase Inc. is a rapidly expanding company that focuses on combining
advances in software with innovative manufacturing techniques to offer unique custom
manufacturing to the engineering, design, and research industries. Using the expertise and
dedication of 165 employees (and counting), Protocase is proud to have a client base of more than
13,000 customers throughout North America and around the globe. Customers include Boeing,
L3, Raytheon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, NASA, MIT and many more. We are proudly ISO:9001
certified and AS9100D registered, as well as ITAR compliant and registered with Canadian Controlled
Goods.
To learn more about the company, visit http://www.protocase.com.
About the Opportunity
Protocase is currently seeking a Quality Systems Intern to join its team in Sydney, Cape Breton,
Nova Scotia. We are growing rapidly, and continually improving our capabilities and procedures to
ensure we are offering our customers the very best in custom manufacturing in terms of speed,
simplicity and service.
In 2017, Protocase officially became ISO 9001:2015 registered and AS9100D certified, after more
than a decade of deploying its own ISO-like quality standards system. In order for us to uphold our
quality standards and procedures, we need a Quality Systems Intern to assist the Quality Systems
Manager in overseeing and leading all aspects of maintaining our quality standards and
certifications that we have achieved.
In order to thrive in this role, you must be willing to learn ISO standards and/or AS9100 quality
standards, and be able to apply these standards with a practical, common-sense approach.
As Quality Systems Intern, your core duties will include:
• Helping to oversee the structure, improvement and compliance of the Quality Management System
(QMS).
• Ensuring QMS processes, procedures, forms, templates and other documents are kept up to date.
• Helping to arrange and conduct regular internal audits on compliance with the QMS.
• Making arrangements for external audits as required.
• Ensuring all departments are continuously improving through corrective action and follow-up.
• Working with Process Owners and the Quality Systems Manager to monitor and control QMS Key
Performance Indicators.
Qualifications:
• We feel that a successful candidate might come from an engineering, business, or public
health program, but students from all eligible co-op programs are welcome to apply.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Extremely high attention to detail, especially in terms of auditing
• A strong sense of urgency while working on multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and handle stressful situations
Details:
• A full training module will be provided to the successful applicant in their first week, so
no Quality Systems experience will be required, only a willingness to learn!
• The successful applicant will be guided and mentored throughout the course of the work term
• Wage: $15/hour, 40 hours/week
• Term: 12 to 16 weeks depending on start date
You will also enjoy the following benefits:
• A flexible, exciting, and positive work environment
• Regular social events, including team lunch & learns and staff parties
• Discounted tickets for Highland Arts Theatre productions
• Access to Protocase’s Skybox Suite for Screaming Eagles hockey games, as well as tickets for, Boardmore Theatre and Celtic Colours International Festival
How to Apply:
• Email your resume & cover letter to employment@protocase.com (please specify “Quality Systems
Intern” in your subject line)