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Quality Control Inspector

@ The Shaw Group

Lantz, Nova Scotia

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Overview

The Shaw Group is hiring a Quality Control Inspector for its Shaw Precast division, reporting to the Lead Quality Specialist. The role covers measuring and verifying fabricated precast components against drawings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and running root cause analyses with corrective actions. The posting states a full-time position and encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Responsibilities:

  • Measure and verify fabricated components against detailed drawings
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for products
  • Facilitate root cause analyses and implement corrective actions
  • Communicate with Operations and Sales on product quality
  • Provide technical assistance to Engineering, Operations and Sales

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor in Civil or Materials Engineering
  • Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings
  • Proven problem-solving experience required
  • Concrete/cement industry experience an asset
  • Quality management and lab or on-site materials testing experience a strong asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Laboratory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering

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Job description

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading precast concrete manufacturers and community developers. Shaw Precast, a division of The Shaw Group of Companies, has developed a range of precast pipe, structures, retaining walls, and other specialty products for industrial, commercial, residential, and retail markets. Quality products, processing expertise, and market knowledge have helped Shaw Precast sustain growth founded on innovation and new markets.

We are currently looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our Shaw Precast Division. Reporting directly to the Lead Quality Specialist, a Quality Control Inspector will focus on developing expertise in the Concrete Quality field and relevant Shaw Precast products developing and overseeing several programs including quality control, continuous improvement and process development. As a Quality Control Inspector, your insights and role as a key company representative in all stages of the process will mean that you will be an invaluable contributing member of the Operational team and will require someone with a hands-on approach to quality monitoring and problem solving.

As an integral part of our Operations Team, you will:

· Measuring, identifying, and verifying the materials and sizes of the fabricated components versus the detailed drawings.

· Ensure compliance with all Regulatory standards related to our products.

· Assisting in achieving departmental goals within targeted budgets by meeting deadlines for workload completion.

· Facilitating root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions, when required.

· Communicate with both Operations and Sales to ensure a quality SHAW product.

· Provide technical assistance and problem solving to Engineering, Operations, and Sales as necessary.

Qualifications

· A Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent OR a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints/shop drawings.

· Proven problem-solving experience required.

· Demonstrated experience with information analysis and decision modeling.

· Experience with a focus in the fields of concrete/cement industry considered an asset.

· Strong computer skills considered an asset.

· Experience with Quality Management systems and Quality/Process Control would be a strong asset.

· Previous experience conducting physical lab and on-site materials testing considered a strong asset.

Core Competencies:

· Safety First.

· A quick learner & self-driven.

· A methodical, organized Problem-Solving ability.

· Strong analysis and documentation skills

· Display Leadership qualities.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Customer Oriented.

· Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential

Why work for our Shaw Precast team?

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with opportunities to grow and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume via Indeed.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Woman, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities

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The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

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