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Quality Assurance Inspector

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$33 - $49/hr
Senior
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada+5 moreMore locations: Mississauga, ON, Canada | Markham, ON, Canada | Waterloo, ON, Canada | Whitby, ON, Canada | St. Catharines, ON, Canada
HybridHybrid schedule: in-office three days a week; based in one of the Toronto-area offices.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in linear underground and transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience providing onsite inspection services for linear and transportation municipal infrastructure projects, providing material testing, and assessing relevant codes, standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • A valid Class G driver's license and access to a vehicle.
  • Experience in the design of sewer and water main work.
Responsibilities
  • Work safely and in conformance with GHD’s Behaviour-Based Safety culture.
  • Verify that construction work complies with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Measure and document quantities of work completed to support progress payment certification.
  • Prepare clear and consistent daily inspection reports.
  • Identify, document, and track construction deficiencies through to resolution.
  • Complete day-to-day inspections and checklists for water or wastewater linear projects, including open-cut, trenchless, sewer, and water applications.
  • Monitor contractor work for compliance with contract requirements.
  • Maintain project records, including diary entries, and collect as-built information.
  • Record and monitor contractor progress against the project schedule.
  • Make payment recommendations to the Contract Administrator.
  • Monitor contractor work for compliance with applicable safety and environmental legislation.
  • Take action, in consultation with the Contract Administrator and in accordance with contract requirements, when non-conformances are observed.
  • Identify and make recommendations to proactively resolve emerging project issues.
  • Coordinate contractor work activities with the client, approval authorities, and utility providers.
  • Coordinate material testing and support commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate and expedite contractor documentation, including shop drawings, work plans, and test reports.
  • Collaborate with residents and local property owners to record and resolve field-level issues.
  • Complete required training, including First Aid and Working at Heights.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Work nights, weekends, and overtime hours as necessary.
  • Mentor junior staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • CET designation, PEO EIT or P.Eng. designation, or equivalent.
  • Experience working with the City of Toronto.
  • Experience with Builterra, AutoCAD, MS Project, and Primavera P6.

About the company

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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May 21st, 2026
GHD acquires Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

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Oct 2nd, 2025
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