Construction quality inspector

Helio urban developments; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced construction inspector to develop and implement a quality assurance program. You will be responsible for establishing standards, conducting inspections, and ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance in multi-unit residential construction.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedule

Direct impact on improving housing quality

Qualifications

• Current/former municipal building inspector in Nova Scotia.
• 10+ years in construction quality control.
• Deep knowledge of Nova Scotia Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 4 milestone inspections per project.
• Develop inspection checklists and quality standards.
• Train PMs and trades on quality expectations.

Skills

Quality control

Construction inspection

Problem-solving

Teaching

Education

P.Eng.

Certified construction inspector (CAHPI, InterNACHI, or similar)

Job description

We're transforming small multi-unit residential construction in Nova Scotia through standardization, speed, and quality. We need a quality assurance specialist to help us build our reputation for excellence.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced construction inspector to develop and implement our quality assurance program. You'll work directly with our leadership to create standards, train our teams, and ensure every project exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development :

• Review our standard designs and identify critical quality points
• Develop visual quality standards library (good vs. bad examples)
• Create inspection checklists for each construction phase
• Establish remediation protocols for common issues
• Train PMs and trades on quality expectations

Ongoing Inspections :

• Conduct 4 milestone inspections per project :
• Pre-insulation (MEP and envelope review)
• Pre-drywall (final hidden work check)
• Pre-occupancy (systems and finishes)
• Provide same-day verbal feedback and 48-hour written reports
• Work collaboratively with trades to fix issues immediately
• Verify corrections before work proceeds
• Lead monthly quality review meetings
• Track patterns across projects
• Update standards based on learnings
• Develop training materials from real examples
• Interface with municipal inspectors to prevent issues

Ideal Candidate

Background (one or more) :

• Current / former municipal building inspector in Nova Scotia
• P.Eng. with construction administration experience
• Certified construction inspector (CAHPI, InterNACHI, or similar)
• 10+ years in construction quality control
• Deep knowledge of Nova Scotia Building Code
• Experience with multi-unit residential construction
• Teaching mindset - educates rather than criticizes
• Practical problem-solver who suggests solutions
• Available on 48-hour notice for inspections
• Comfortable with photo documentation and basic reporting

Bonus Skills :

• Energy efficiency knowledge
• Relationships with municipal building departments

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate ($50-100 / hour)
• Potential for annual retainer as we scale
• Opportunity to shape quality standards for growing company
• Flexible schedule around your availability
• Direct impact on improving housing quality in NS

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief note explaining :

• An example of a quality issue you caught and how you handled it
• Your availability and preferred working arrangement