Quality Assurance Inspector - Civil Job Sydney area,Nova Scotia Canada,Construction

Position: Quality Assurance Inspector - Civil - Contract
Job Description

SGS is looking for Quality Assurance Inspector - Civil
- Contract candidates to submit their applications to our clients. If successful, the contract would start around Q3 2026 and the contract could last up to 2 years. Hours of work and schedule to be determined. By submitting your CV to SGS, you consent to SGS sharing it with its client.

This role is responsible for auditing civil construction activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and approved project requirements.

The successful candidate will perform site inspections, verify workmanship and materials, enforce safe work practices, and maintain accurate daily reports, including progress tracking, inspections, and documentation.

This position requires hands-on field experience in inspection and/or supervision services for major building construction projects and strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and applicable standards and guidelines along with the ability to independently assess and enforce compliance on active construction sites.

Review issued construction drawings and project documentation prior to construction start to understand scope, risks, and key requirements

Participate in Kick off meeting progress construction meetings, commissioning and turnover meetings and warranty meetings

Conduct site visits and perform regular inspections to monitor construction activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable regulations

Assess site conditions, identify hazards, and confirm that contractors are following approved safety procedures and regulatory requirements

Monitor and report on adherence to all safety standards specified in the project documents, including requirements for safety meetings, site orientation, and safety inspections.

Monitor and report on adherence to all environmental standards specified in the project documents, including sediment and erosion control, hazardous material containment and disposal, fire protection, pollution control, infection control, etc.

Monitor and report on the installation of all materials and workmanship and their adherence to the contract documents

Maintain detailed daily inspection records, including site activities, measurements, marked-up drawings, and photographic evidence

Maintain project information and execution reports, drawings, and ensure that project documents are current and valid.

Track construction progress and document any deviations from design due to field conditions, scope changes, or unforeseen issues

Verify installation quality and confirm materials comply with approved bill of materials and project standards

Inspect all roof work with particular attention to flashing, connections to existing work, waterproofing at roof drains and fall arrest anchors, etc.

Inspect building services including plumbing, ducting, wiring, lighting, etc.

Monitor fire stopping, fire protection, caulking, etc.

Verify inspections are carried out on all work prior to being concealed, underground, in-wall, or above-ceiling plumbing, electrical, fire stops, etc.

Witness all on-site tests such as concrete, soils, asphalt, pressure testing of piping, etc

Review and validate contractor submissions, including progress quantities, monthly billing, and change orders

Monitor, verify, and sign backup documentation for all time and material work. Maintain records as appropriate

Identify, document, and report safety and quality non-compliance issues (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions

Support incident reporting and participate in investigations when required

Provide timely project status updates to internal teams and clients

Perform final inspections and walkdowns, prepare deficiency lists, and confirm readiness for service

Review and validate As-Built drawings and project documentation in accordance with applicable standards and requirements

Support project close-out activities, including final reporting, documentation review, and lessons learned

Participate in post-construction and share lessons learned.

Qualifications

Must holds a valid Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or a Degree in Civil…