Electrical Quality Control Inspector

Trades for Tomorrow; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction recruitment association is seeking an Electrical Quality Control Inspector to ensure that electrical installations in Saskatoon meet required codes and standards. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certification and have experience in quality control. Key responsibilities include performing inspections, documenting findings, and collaborating with project teams to maintain quality and safety. This position is hourly, bonus eligible, and requires strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Previous experience in electrical inspection or quality control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of electrical systems to verify compliance.
• Document findings and report on compliance rates.
• Review technical drawings to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical codes

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as a Construction Electrician

Tools

Inspection tools

Testing instruments

Reporting software

Job description

Job Description

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates.

Our member is looking to hire an Electrical Quality Control Inspector. They are seeking candidates, currently based in Ontario, who are interested in working in Saskatoon, SK.

Position Title: Electrical Quality Control Inspector, Fly In Fly Out

Reports To: Director of Operations

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Employment Status: Hourly, Bonus Eligible

Basic Function

The Electrical Quality Control Inspector will be responsible for ensuring all electrical installations meet Impact Energy standards, client requirements, and CEC code & Sask. Power requirements. This role involves conducting inspections, documenting findings, and working closely with project managers, site supervisors, and electricians to maintain quality and safety throughout all project phases.

KPIs

• Inspection Accuracy: 95% of inspections completed without errors or missed.
• Timeliness of Inspections: 90% of inspections completed within scheduled timeframes.
• Compliance Rate: 98% compliance with applicable codes, standards and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ability to define and create inspection points with E&I assets with scoping drawings.
• Perform inspections of electrical systems, equipment, and installations to verify compliance with design specifications, drawings, and applicable codes (CEC, CSA, etc.).
• Review and interpret electrical plans, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Identify and document non‑conformances, deficiencies, or deviations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct routine quality checks during all stages of construction and installation (rough‑in, pre‑commissioning, final testing).
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, maintain records of tests, and provide feedback to project management.
• Track asset inspections and % complete with pass / fail rate.
• Track Rework HRs.
• Create and own Punchlists.
• Inspect and provide Quality Surveillance Reports.
• Verify proper use of materials, tools, and equipment according to manufacturer and safety standards.
• Assist in commissioning and final acceptance testing of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, engineers, and project managers to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during inspections.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required. Ensure ITP is completed and Create Turnover Package.
• Initiate and Attend Walkdowns with Client.
• Provide Quality Bulletins Company Wide.
• Ensure Technical Training is up to date (3M Training etc).

Requirements

• Hold a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as a Construction Electrician.
• Previous experience in electrical inspection, quality control, or related field within the construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and best practices (CEC, CSA, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with inspection tools, testing instruments, and reporting software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Ensuring all safety certifications are up to date and valid.
• Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean Driver Abstract.
• Able to pass a Criminal Record Check and D&A Pre‑Access Testing.

Key Competencies

Below are the key competencies that successful incumbents will be expected to demonstrate and / or work towards achieving with proficiency. Competency Descriptor Related Behaviours / Actions.

Building Customer Loyalty

Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Uses effective interpersonal skills.
• Acknowledges the client as a person with unique needs and style.
• Communicates effectively to provide key information, appropriately summarizing and confirming understanding.
• Meets or exceeds needs.
• Confirms satisfaction.
• Takes the “heat” and personal responsibility for resolving customer problems and issues with the goal of long‑term relationships and upholding the company’s reputation.

Decision Making

Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions, taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

• Identifies issues, problems, and opportunities.
• Gathers information.
• Interprets information.
• Generates alternatives.
• Chooses appropriate action.
• Commits to action.
• Involves others as warranted to obtain good information, makes the most appropriate decisions, and ensures buy‑in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

Building Trust

Interaction with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the company.

• Operates with integrity by demonstrating honesty, keeping commitments, and behaving in a consistent manner.
• Discloses own positions.
• Remains open to ideas.
• Supports others.

Managing Conflict

Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

• Opens discussions effectively.
• Clarifies the current situation.
• Remains open to all sides.
• Stays focused on resolution.
• Develops others' and own ideas.

Building Partnerships

Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, or companies to help achieve business goals.

• Identifies partnership needs.
• Explores partnership opportunities.
• Formulates action plans.
• Places higher priority on company's goals than on own area's goals.
• Anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners.
• Monitors partnership.

Follow‑Up

Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.

• Communicates time frames.
• Gathers appropriate information.
• Evaluates results.

Continuous Learning

Actively identify new areas for learning, regularly create and take advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learn through their application.

• Targets learning needs.
• Seeks learning activities.
• Maximizes learning.
• Applies knowledge or skill.
• Takes on challenging or unfamiliar assignments.

Secondary Competencies Negotiation

Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.

• Clarifies the current situation.
• Identifies points of agreement / disagreement.
• Keeps discussion issue‑oriented.
• Develops others' and own ideas.
• Builds support for preferred alternatives.
• Facilitates agreement.

Innovation

Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

• Challenges paradigms.
• Leverages diverse resources.
• Thinks expansively.
• Evaluates multiple solutions.
• Ensures relevance.

Gaining Commitment

Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved.

• Opens discussions effectively.
• Clarifies the current situation.
• Develops others' and own ideas.
• Facilitates agreement.
• Closes discussions with clear summaries.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills.